BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is seeking a dynamic Project Lead to join our Business Improvement Team. This role will initially focus on delivering key projects within our Education and Training Directorate, contributing to the transformation of psychology qualifications and assessment design. The Role You'll be responsible for: Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of allocated projects within the Education & Training area Managing project teams and ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget Engaging with internal and external stakeholders Supporting change management and continuous improvement initiatives Reporting on progress, risks, and budget to senior stakeholders. Candidates should be educated to degree level, with strong knowledge of project management frameworks. You must have proven experience in leading complex projects as well as excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team, and be able to adapt to changing contexts. Knowledge or experience within an education, qualification or training environment or an understanding of psychology qualifications and assessment models would be advantageous. Why Join Us? At the BPS, we're committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. You'll be part of a collaborative team working to shape the future of psychology education and training. 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 The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November 2025 at 10:00 and interviews are scheduled for w/c 1st December 2025. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile by an email via the button below. Please notes that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 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. 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.

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to join a friendly, busy and supportive Legal and Governance team in the Chief Executive's Office at the British Psychological Society. The Board Secretary plays a critical role in the organisation, ensuring we are well governed, managed in compliance with relevant legislation and regulation and uphold best practice at all times. We are looking for an exceptional proactive individual who must have previous experience in governance, primarily board / committee support, will be highly organised, with strong administrative skills and an excellent communicator. It will suit somebody who is capable of working autonomously and independently and used to providing professional advice and guidance to the Chair of the Board and CEO. 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 The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November 2025 and interviews are scheduled for w/c 1st December 2025. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile by an email via the button below. Please notes that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 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. 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.

We're looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our talented team, who deliver impactful marketing, communications, and media initiatives at the British Psychological Society. You'll be leading on the delivery of our marketing and communications strategy, focusing on member acquisition, retention, and engagement, utilising digital solutions to promote our membership, qualifications, registers and CPD offerings, and much more. Your expertise in communication will be essential as you cultivate strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, journalists and media contacts; driving proactive media opportunities to enhance our profile. You'll also play a crucial role in monitoring current issues in psychology and the psychological workforce, advising on communications strategies and supporting our campaigns that influence change. We're looking for someone with sound experience in marketing, communications and public relations. You should have a proven track record in managing marketing functions and cultivating media relationships, with the adaptability and solutions-focused mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us in advancing the discipline of psychology, and making a real impact on society. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a team of five direct reports including communications officers, senior marketing executives and a media advisor Delivering an annual marketing and communication strategy to drive member acquisition, retention and engagement, with a focus on digital solutions Promoting other commercial products, including qualifications, registers and CPD Managing the relationship between the BPS and the media through the exploitation of proactive and reactive media opportunities, increasing media coverage and visibility for our members Collaboratively creating communication campaigns to support the work of our public affairs team, as they aim to influence change at governmental level Delivering media-related training to our volunteer psychologists. Why Join Us? At BPS, we're committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. You'll be part of a collaborative and talented team. 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 To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile by an email via the button below. The closing date for applications is 12th November 2025 at 4pm. For further information about the role, please contact Iain Morrison, Head of Marketing & Communications at 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. 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. 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.