Head of Education & Training, TPP RECRUITMENT

Guardian Jobs; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional membership body in psychology seeks a Head of Education & Training to lead a high-performing team. This pivotal role involves delivering strategic leadership across educational functions, ensuring quality standards, and managing change in a complex environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience in educational strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading education and training strategy in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of qualification design and delivery.
• Resilience in managing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic delivery of education and training programmes.
• Oversee qualifications, accreditation, and assessment activities.
• Manage budgets and income generation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

Background in higher education or awarding organisations

Job description

Head of Education & Training, TPP RECRUITMENT

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• Are you a strategic education leader ready to shape the future of qualifications and training in psychology?
• Do you thrive in complex environments where your leadership can drive meaningful change?
  
  
  

• Are you a strategic education leader ready to shape the future of qualifications and training in psychology?
• Do you thrive in complex environments where your leadership can drive meaningful change?
  
  
  

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected professional body as Head of Education & Training, where you’ll lead a high-performing team through a pivotal period of reform, review, and renewal.

Salary: c. £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Employment type: 6-month FTC

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible and compressed hours considered)

Working arrangements: Hybrid - 95% remote, with occasional visits to offices in Leicester or Central London

Start date: As soon as possible

About The Organisation

TPP Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading professional membership body in psychology. With a mission to uphold excellence in psychological education and practice, they are at the forefront of shaping the future of the profession. Their work spans qualifications, accreditation, and policy influence, and they are committed to inclusive, respectful leadership and a collaborative culture.

About The Role

As Head of Education & Training, you’ll report to the Director of Research, Education & Practice and lead three core teams: Qualifications, End Point Assessment, and Accreditation. You’ll oversee around 20 staff, including three experienced managers, and be responsible for delivering strategic and operational leadership across all education and training functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of education and training programmes
• Oversee qualifications, accreditation, and assessment activities
• Manage budgets, income generation, and cost-effectiveness
• Support governance reform and committee engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, regulators, and professional bodies
• Champion inclusive practices and high-quality standards
• Guide the organisation through change with empathy and resilience
  
  
  

Experience Required

• Experience leading education and training strategy in a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of qualification design and delivery
• Commercial acumen with a focus on financial sustainability
• Resilience and confidence in managing change
• Experience working with governance structures and committees
• Background in higher education or awarding organisations preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage large teams and deliver results under pressure
  
  
  

To Apply

• Short covering letter (1 page maximum)
• CV
  
  
  

Deadline

• There is no formal closing date - applications will be considered as they are received.
  
  
  

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

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  Education and Training

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