Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsDirector Professional Standards, Policy and Researchprofessional standards, regulation, policy and researchAbout Our ClientThe British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK.BACP has its roots in the BAC, which was founded in 1977 as the British Association of Counselling, with the primary purpose to support counsellors and help them better serve their clients.The BAC was formed by counsellors who were passionate about the value of counselling and its potential to improve the lives of individuals and communities. From this beginning BACP has grown to become a leading UK association for the counselling professions. This passion and commitment, and the knowledge that counselling and psychotherapy changes lives, are still at the heart of everything we do.Job DescriptionThe Director of Professional Standards, Policy & Research is responsible for the leadership of our Professional Standards, Policy and Research activity and development.Leading the design, development, and implementation of the BACP strategy roadmap that will align with company business goals and objectives in support of continuing growth and the delivery of our 5-year strategy. Initially, this role will demand particular focus and skills in:Shaping our profession through the strategic leadership and development of our Professional Standards, Research and Policy development.The strategic development and delivery of all BACP's Professional Standards, research, policy and regulatory activities through its people and services.Ensuring all relevant expertise is represented throughout areas of responsibility, thereby enabling a creative and high-calibre delivery of functions in support of best practice and all strategic priorities.The Successful ApplicantKnowledge and significant experience in professional standards, wider policy, and regulatory landscape from any sector.Proven experience leading on and managing advocacy positions on issues in co-ordination with members and providing realistic policy, legislative and regulatory advice to the executive, board, and membership.A strategic thinker, able to create a vision for the future and develop a roadmap to enable the organisation to progress from its current to future state and take people with you on the journey.Experience in leading major change programmes and securing performance improvements and efficiencies and financial sustainability.A proven track record of leadership and accomplishment in managing external relations and internal operations.You can confidently and effectively communicate to multiple audiences using a range of methods.What's on OfferSalary: c£100,000Location: This role is ideally based in our Lutterworth offices and requires twice weekly office attendance but can work flexibly and remotely outside of thisWould consider remote working full time for the right candidate.ContactKas RothwellQuote job refJN-052023-6067400Phone number+44 20 7269 2494Job summaryJob functionPolicySubsectorMembership / Trade BodiesSectorNot For ProfitLocationLutterworthContract typePermanentConsultant nameKas RothwellConsultant phone+44 20 7269 2494Job referenceJN-052023-6067400
