Accreditation Assessor (21.75 hours per week) (2 year FTC)
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £41,183 - £42,266 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | remote, LE17 4HB |
| Company: | BACP |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 65 |
Summary
Job Advert
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and accredited counselling or psychotherapy professional to join BACP as an Accreditation
Assessor. This role sits at the heart of our work to uphold and develop nationally recognised standards for counsellors,
psychotherapists, training providers and counselling services.
You must be a current BACP member and hold BACP Accredited status, as this role requires assessors to apply BACP’s accreditation
criteria and uphold professional standards across individual, course and service schemes.
As an assessor, you will evaluate individual, course and service applications for accreditation, prepare clear written reports,
contribute to standardisation processes, and support the development of new accreditation criteria and procedures. You will also
work directly with members through tele‑surgeries, webinars and engagement events, representing BACP professionally and helpfully
at all times.
Working Pattern (Important – please read before applying)
This is a 0.6 FTE employed post, worked over three office hours days per week.
You may choose any three days between Monday–Thursday
* Tuesday is mandatory
* Each day is 7 hours 15 minutes
* Typical team pattern: 8:45am–5:00pm
Although home‑based, this role requires Assessors to be fully available during their BACP working days for assessments, visits,
meetings and member support. For this reason, applicants must not undertake other employment during their contracted BACP
business days.
Travel Requirements
While the role is home‑based, regular UK travel is essential.
Accreditation Assessors are required to:
Undertake course and service accreditation visits across the UK, both in‑person and virtual
Attend BACP House (Lutterworth) several times per year for staff days and training.
Represent BACP at member events, including Making Connections events across the four nations
Attend occasional external events promoting accreditation and supporting members
Travel dates are provided in advance and all costs are reimbursed in line with BACP policy.
Applicants must be willing and able to travel within the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Assess initial and senior individual accreditation applications and resubmissions
Assess counselling and psychotherapy courses and services applying for accreditation or renewal
Conduct course/service visits and provide clear, concise written reports
Liaise with moderators regarding accreditation decisions
Support members through tele‑surgeries and webinars
Contribute to standardisation, development of criteria, and wider accreditation projects
Represent BACP at external or member-facing events
Uphold BACP values in all communication and decision‑making
Essential Requirements
Professional:
Accredited member of BACP
Qualified counsellor or psychotherapist in current practice
Experience supervising casework
Familiarity with a range of counselling and psychotherapy modalities
Teaching / Assessing:
Because Accreditation Assessors routinely evaluate the quality, design and delivery of counselling and psychotherapy training
across FE, HE and organisational settings, applicants must have:
Experience teaching or lecturing counselling/psychotherapy
Experience assessing learners, e.g., marking, moderating, supervised skills assessment
Strong familiarity with FE/HE training standards and assessment processes
Applications cannot be considered without this teaching/lecturing/assessing background.
Skills & Competencies:
Ability to analyse complex written submissions and produce clear, concise reports
Excellent verbal and written communication
Highly organised, able to manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks independently
Ability to challenge constructively, work collaboratively and contribute to development and change
Experience with RPL/APEL routes is desirable
Why Join BACP?
This is a specialist role with a thorough induction and ongoing training programme. You will work within a supportive team
committed to raising standards in the counselling and psychotherapy profession, contributing directly to member support and
sector-wide quality assurance.
You will have the opportunity to influence accreditation processes nationally and contribute to the evolution of counselling and
psychotherapy training and service standards.
Accreditation Assessor (0.6 FTE – 3 Days per Week)
Home-based. UK travel required
BACP is looking for an experienced counselling/psychotherapy professional to join our Accreditation Team. This role is central to
maintaining and developing nationally recognised standards across individual, course and service accreditation.
What you’ll do
* Assess individual, course and service accreditation applications
* Produce clear written reports and contribute to standardisation
* Carry out course/service visits across the UK
* Support members through tele‑surgeries, webinars and events
* Represent BACP at staff days and national member events
Working pattern
* Three office‑hours days per week (0.6 FTE)
* Tuesday is mandatory; remaining days chosen Mon–Thu
* Must be fully available on BACP working days (no other employment during those hours)
* Typical team pattern: 8:45am–5:00pm
Travel
Although home-based, regular UK travel is essential, including:
* Course and service accreditation visits
* Attendance at BACP House (Lutterworth)
* Making Connections and other member events across the four nations
What we’re looking for
Essential:
* Accredited member of BACP
* Qualified counsellor/psychotherapist in current practice
* Experience teaching or lecturing counselling/psychotherapy
* Experience assessing learners (marking, moderating, skills assessment)
* Strong understanding of FE/HE training standards
* Excellent report‑writing and communication skills
Experience with RPL/APEL is desirable.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, specialist team with full induction and training, contributing directly to quality and
professionalism across the counselling and psychotherapy field.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and accredited counselling or psychotherapy professional to join BACP as an Accreditation
Assessor. This role sits at the heart of our work to uphold and develop nationally recognised standards for counsellors,
psychotherapists, training providers and counselling services.
You must be a current BACP member and hold BACP Accredited status, as this role requires assessors to apply BACP’s accreditation
criteria and uphold professional standards across individual, course and service schemes.
As an assessor, you will evaluate individual, course and service applications for accreditation, prepare clear written reports,
contribute to standardisation processes, and support the development of new accreditation criteria and procedures. You will also
work directly with members through tele‑surgeries, webinars and engagement events, representing BACP professionally and helpfully
at all times.
Working Pattern (Important – please read before applying)
This is a 0.6 FTE employed post, worked over three office hours days per week.
You may choose any three days between Monday–Thursday
* Tuesday is mandatory
* Each day is 7 hours 15 minutes
* Typical team pattern: 8:45am–5:00pm
Although home‑based, this role requires Assessors to be fully available during their BACP working days for assessments, visits,
meetings and member support. For this reason, applicants must not undertake other employment during their contracted BACP
business days.
Travel Requirements
While the role is home‑based, regular UK travel is essential.
Accreditation Assessors are required to:
Undertake course and service accreditation visits across the UK, both in‑person and virtual
Attend BACP House (Lutterworth) several times per year for staff days and training.
Represent BACP at member events, including Making Connections events across the four nations
Attend occasional external events promoting accreditation and supporting members
Travel dates are provided in advance and all costs are reimbursed in line with BACP policy.
Applicants must be willing and able to travel within the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Assess initial and senior individual accreditation applications and resubmissions
Assess counselling and psychotherapy courses and services applying for accreditation or renewal
Conduct course/service visits and provide clear, concise written reports
Liaise with moderators regarding accreditation decisions
Support members through tele‑surgeries and webinars
Contribute to standardisation, development of criteria, and wider accreditation projects
Represent BACP at external or member-facing events
Uphold BACP values in all communication and decision‑making
Essential Requirements
Professional:
Accredited member of BACP
Qualified counsellor or psychotherapist in current practice
Experience supervising casework
Familiarity with a range of counselling and psychotherapy modalities
Teaching / Assessing:
Because Accreditation Assessors routinely evaluate the quality, design and delivery of counselling and psychotherapy training
across FE, HE and organisational settings, applicants must have:
Experience teaching or lecturing counselling/psychotherapy
Experience assessing learners, e.g., marking, moderating, supervised skills assessment
Strong familiarity with FE/HE training standards and assessment processes
Applications cannot be considered without this teaching/lecturing/assessing background.
Skills & Competencies:
Ability to analyse complex written submissions and produce clear, concise reports
Excellent verbal and written communication
Highly organised, able to manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks independently
Ability to challenge constructively, work collaboratively and contribute to development and change
Experience with RPL/APEL routes is desirable
Why Join BACP?
This is a specialist role with a thorough induction and ongoing training programme. You will work within a supportive team
committed to raising standards in the counselling and psychotherapy profession, contributing directly to member support and
sector-wide quality assurance.
You will have the opportunity to influence accreditation processes nationally and contribute to the evolution of counselling and
psychotherapy training and service standards.
Accreditation Assessor (0.6 FTE – 3 Days per Week)
Home-based. UK travel required
BACP is looking for an experienced counselling/psychotherapy professional to join our Accreditation Team. This role is central to
maintaining and developing nationally recognised standards across individual, course and service accreditation.
What you’ll do
* Assess individual, course and service accreditation applications
* Produce clear written reports and contribute to standardisation
* Carry out course/service visits across the UK
* Support members through tele‑surgeries, webinars and events
* Represent BACP at staff days and national member events
Working pattern
* Three office‑hours days per week (0.6 FTE)
* Tuesday is mandatory; remaining days chosen Mon–Thu
* Must be fully available on BACP working days (no other employment during those hours)
* Typical team pattern: 8:45am–5:00pm
Travel
Although home-based, regular UK travel is essential, including:
* Course and service accreditation visits
* Attendance at BACP House (Lutterworth)
* Making Connections and other member events across the four nations
What we’re looking for
Essential:
* Accredited member of BACP
* Qualified counsellor/psychotherapist in current practice
* Experience teaching or lecturing counselling/psychotherapy
* Experience assessing learners (marking, moderating, skills assessment)
* Strong understanding of FE/HE training standards
* Excellent report‑writing and communication skills
Experience with RPL/APEL is desirable.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, specialist team with full induction and training, contributing directly to quality and
professionalism across the counselling and psychotherapy field.