Centre Director
THE VACANCY – DIRECTOR OF THE GROUP THERAPY CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE
The Group Therapy Centre is a long-established, not-for-profit, psychological treatment service, and is unique in providing free and low cost, short and long-term group therapy for a wide range of mental health and personality difficulties.
There is currently a vacancy for the Director of this charitable organisation, which employs 5 people. The Centre Director, 1 part-time Clinical Lead, 1 part-time Group Analyst, 1 part-time CBT therapist and a full-time Office Manager. 12 group analysts and therapists are also involved on a sessional basis. in the group therapy provision for Cambridge and the surrounding area.
Currently the Centre runs 18 slow open psychotherapy groups and a programme of Schema, Compassion Focused and CBT groups, mainly in Cambridge with some of the group held online. The Centre works with approximately 155 people every week and sees an additional 5-10 people for assessments weekly. The offices of the Centre are located within the Halls of Downing Place United Reformed Church in Cambridge City Centre.
The majority of our funding comes from the local NHS Integrated Care Board. Together with patient therapy fees and fundraising, the total budget is currently £330,000.
This is a part-time post, 20 hours per week, days to be negotiated with a mixture of office and home working possible. Salary is on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scales, B and 8 b. There is also an attractive benefits package. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check to confirm an applicant’s suitability for a role.
The main roles of the Director are:
- Overall responsibility for the smooth running of the Centre
- Securing contracts and grants from central and local government bodies, principally the NHS
- Raising other funds to supplement the income of the CentreLiaising with local health and other relevant organisations
- Facilitating new developments in the provision of therapies
- Line management of the Office Manager and the Clinical Lead
Candidates must have the following experience:
- Management of people and projects, including HR, Finance, Planning and Marketing
- Writing detailed proposals for the NHS or similar bodies
- Seeking new sources of funding
Therapeutic expertise
And the following attributes:
- Team player
- Decision maker
- Leadership skills
- Networking skills
- Commitment to improving mental health in the community
Please refer to the content of this web site for information about the Group Therapy Centre.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to discuss the position with a member of staff, please contact Andy Espey
andy.espey@grouptherapycambridge.org.uk
If you would like to visit the Centre, please contact Joanne Smith on 01223 357221.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a letter of application, explaining why you would like to work for the Group Therapy Centre and how you meet the person specifications, along with the contact details of two references which will be taken up post offer, to:
Joanne Smith, Office Manager, The Group Therapy Centre, 3 Downing Place, Cambridge CB2 3EL
Closing date for applications is 9ᵗʰ May 2025
Download the Centre Director Vacancy Pack below
Sessional Group Therapists
Sessional Group Therapists are contracted with the Centre on a self-employed basis to conduct:
GROUP ANALYTIC, SLOW-OPEN PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUPS
Requirements for the post are as for the Core Team Therapist above. There may also be opportunities to conduct reflective practice groups.
CBT GROUP THERAPY PROGRAMME
A relevant CBT qualification and professional registration with BABCP or equivalent is required for this role along with experience and an interest in groupwork.
We offer good rates of pay, committed and supportive colleague and opportunities for professional development.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact the Centre Director, Andy Espey on 07900468812.
To apply please email a letter of application with your CV and two references to andy.espey@grouptherapycambridge.org.uk
