Vacancies
The bpf is one of the largest psychotherapy non-profits in Europe. We offer excellent benefits and a supportive, open workplace culture.
Vacancy- Planning and Performance Manager – bpf
- Deadline:
- Location: Office based
- Role type: Part Time (0.6 FTE)
- Salary: £50,000 FTE (0.6 FTE) £30,000 per annum.
We are currently recruiting for a Planning & Performance Manager at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf). The bpf is one of the largest psychotherapy membership and training organisations in Europe, with 600 members and trainees. We are also a UK registered charity. We train therapists through high-quality, intensive clinical training programmes; we provide a dynamic professional home for our members; and we promote increased public awareness and access to the therapies we teach. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that bpf delivers best value services within its budget.
We encourage, in particular, members from underrepresented communities to apply. We are also particularly interested in hearing from IPCAPA, PIP, Couples and General members.
Role description
The Planning & Performance Manager will lead and manage the delivery of performance and planning services for the bpf for strategy, performance, and service transformation.
The role will ensure all business and operational plans align with the bpf strategy and objectives. They will also coordinate and prioritise their delivery in line with the requirements of the planning and performance with commitments to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
The role will lead on the systems, processes and reporting needed to ensure that bpf complies with its corporate responsibilities for leadership and achievement of business objectives.
The Planning and Performance Manager is responsible for developing associated business and operational.
Essential criteria
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some aspects of the following. Please download our JD for full essential and desirable criteria:
- Educated to degree level, with Prince 2 or equivalent.
- Experience of working in a strategic planning environment, providing information and intelligence to senior management.
- Experience of working with datasets and interpreting and presenting key findings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and work effectively as a team member.
A DBS check will be undertaken by the bpf.
As part of our due diligence checks we will consider anything in the public domain related to your conduct or professional capacity. This will include us undertaking searches of previous public statements and social media, blogs or any other publicly available information. This information may be made available to the panel, and they may wish to explore issues with you should you be invited to interview.
How to apply
To apply, please click on the link to apply via our online portal, to download our application form and submit your application. Please submit your:
- CV of not more than two A4 sides.
- Completed Application Form
Further information
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact: [email protected]
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Vacancy- Training Coordinator
- Deadline: Wednesday 6th March (candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
- Location: London (Hybrid – a combination of office and remote working)
- Role type: Part Time, 21 hours per week(0.6 FTE)
- Salary: £30,450 FTE (0.6 FTE) £18,270 per annum.
We are currently recruiting for a Training Coordinator at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf). The bpf is one of the largest psychotherapy membership and training organisations in Europe, with 600 members and trainees. We are also a UK registered charity. We train therapists through high-quality, intensive clinical training programmes; and we promote increased public awareness and access to the therapies we teach.
The bpf is looking for a high performing motivated person who is comfortable working with academic and professional directors.
Role description
The Training Coordinator will ensure the efficient and effective professional administration of the bpf’s training activities.
You will maintain the annual rhythm of training events and activities throughout the year in a timely fashion and redefine procedures as necessary.
This role will work closely with the Training Director&/or Committee Chair/member of the Training Committee as directed by the TD/CC to provide detailed administrative support to all aspects of finding teachers, issuing contracts, providing termly schedules to trainees, distributing reading lists, requesting, receiving and distributing reports, and setting up online seminars.
Essential criteria
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some aspects of the following. Please download our JD for full essential and desirable criteria:
- A standard pass or above in both Mathematics and English at GCSE level, two A levels or vocational qualification at level three or have gained an equivalent level of learning through work experience.
- Significant experience in an administrative role, preferably in a client/customer-facing environment, and ideally in a training, education, or membership setting.
- Ability to work on own initiative and work effectively as a team member.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose; communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes
- Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting;
A DBS check will be undertaken by the bpf.
As part of our due diligence checks we will consider anything in the public domain related to your conduct or professional capacity. This will include us undertaking searches of previous public statements and social media, blogs or any other publicly available information. This information may be made available to the panel, and they may wish to explore issues with you should you be invited to interview.
How to apply
To apply, please click on the link to apply via our online portal, to download our application form and submit your application. Please submit your:
- CV of not more than two A4 sides.
- Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role (no more than 1000 words)
Please note, candidates will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply early as the role may close prior to closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
We welcome applicants who are almost immediately available.
Further information
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact: [email protected]
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Benefits of working with us
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Substantial annual leave entitlement, plus bank holiday
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to travel loan facility
- Friendly colleagues and pleasant office environment, close to the Tube
Our recruitment process
Our recruitment process is based on fair and open competition and is committed to:
- ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants, with selection decisions made solely on the basis of merit.
- ensuring all applications are dealt with professionally and in confidence.
- ensuring applicants are treated with respect and courtesy at all times.
- candidates invited for interview will be asked if they require any adjustments, we will make every effort to provide reasonable support.
The bpf is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
The bpf is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding immigration status.