Qualifications Manager (Maternity cover)

Post: Qualifications Manager

Salary: Band 3 - £46,025 per annum 

Contract: Fixed Term for up to 12 months to cover Maternity Leave

Location: Leicester or London – Hybrid Working 

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024

We are seeking to appoint a Qualifications Manager to join a friendly, busy and supportive Research, Education and Practice Directorate at the British Psychological Society. 

You will be responsible for the management, implementation and delivery of the Society's qualifications portfolio in close collaboration with the Assessment and Awards Team.

A key focus of the role is to lead the team that is responsible for the enrolment of candidates onto qualifications, to ensure their progress and successful completion and that their outcomes are delivered in a timely manner. 

We are looking for someone who has proven knowledge and experience of professional development environments and the delivery of training and qualifications and is able to hit the ground running. 

Key accountabilities for the role include: 

• Managing the Qualifications Committee
• Setting up and monitoring contractual arrangements 
• Ensuring all targets are met and a high-quality service is delivered to stakeholders
• Collaborating with the Marketing Team on the development and implementation of marketing and communications plans 
• Establishing opportunities to build relationships with external organisations requiring the Society's qualifications
• Managing the Team's budget, including forecasting, budget bids, budget control and pricing strategies
• Ensuring that good practice is identified and applied across the department

Read the full job profile.

We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with local and national organisations

How to apply

For further information about the role, please contact Debra Malpass, Director of Research, Education and Practice at [email protected] 

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024. 

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile to [email protected]

The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances.

We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications for the role are received. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.