Head of Training and Consultancy - Counselling and Psychotherapy

WEBRECRUIT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Training and Consultancy to elevate their training services. You will lead the design and delivery of accredited programmes, manage a team, and ensure quality standards are met. Ideal candidates have strong training design experience and a master's degree in a relevant field. This role emphasizes collaboration and strategic growth while supporting diversity in applications.

Benefits

Salary of £47,737 - £55,276 FTE per annum

Home-based allowance of £480 per year

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 6% matched pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced sick and family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Track record in designing and delivering accredited training programmes.
• Understanding of instructional design and quality assurance.
• Experience in commercial training with budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of training services.
• Manage a team of training managers and administrators.
• Ensure programmes meet accredited standards.

Skills

Designing training programmes

Adult learning theory

Budget management

Relationship-building

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Learning & Development, Counselling, or Psychotherapy

PhD or DPsych (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

• Salary of £47,737 - £55,276 FTE per annum
• An additional £480 per year home‑based allowance
• Annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% matched‑pension contributions
• Flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
• Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• Wye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing quality training and career development opportunities to invest in your professional development

The Role

As the Head of Training and Consultancy, you will elevate and deliver our client’s programme of training and consultancy services, shaping how relationship and psychosexual therapy is taught and practised.

Specifically, you’ll lead the design and delivery of the portfolio of accredited and bespoke services, utilising cutting‑edge tech, methodologies and models, and collaborating with accredited bodies, academic institutions and thought leaders to ensure they stay ahead of the curve.

Executing our client’s strategic vision, you will lead on all areas of design, development and delivery and ensure that their programmes meet accredited standards. You’ll use data, learner feedback and market insight to drive improvement and represent the organisation at national forums, conferences and events to promote the training offering.

Additionally, you’ll line manage a team of training managers and administrators, supporting and enabling their work whilst providing the direction they need. You will create an environment of collaboration and a culture of excellence and growth.

About You

• A strong track record in designing and delivering accredited or commercial training programmes
• A deep understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, and quality assurance in professional education
• Commercial mindset with experience in budget management, pricing strategy, and programme growth
• Excellent relationship‑building skills and experience working with academic institutions and professional bodies
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
• A master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Learning & Development, Counselling, Psychotherapy), ideally, a PhD/DPsych

The closing date for this role is the 28th October 2025.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that they do and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to them, and they particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates, because they are committed to increasing the representation of these groups. All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.