Chair of the Board - Association of Child Psychotherapists, ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

About the role

The ACP is the professional membership body and accredited register for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists in the UK, working to improve the mental health of infants, children, young people and families since 1949. The Board of Directors is seeking to appoint a Chair to lead a renewed Board of appointed, passionate and highly skilled professional CAPT and Lay board members. This is a key role for the profession and an opportunity to contribute to and lead on the development of the future of Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. The role has been reconfigured following a recent organisational review to provide a clearer focus on its core strategic responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the CEO, Executive Team and Board to set the strategic plan and promote the development of the ACP on behalf of the membership and the wider community
• Ensure the good governance and smooth running of the ACP Board including chairing the Board meetings and the AGM
• Promote the work of child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapists and actions to increase services for infants, children, young people and families
• Provide leadership to increase equality, diversity and inclusion in the profession and its representation across the UK and overseas and in all sectors
• Lead the effective operation of the Board, ensuring strong governance, and supporting the delivery of the ACP's strategic priorities and business plan
• Use and develop leadership skills in line-managing the Vice Chair (when appointed)

Requirements

• Experienced individuals with the drive, commitment, and leadership skills to become Chair
• Passionate about the future of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Commitment to increasing equality, diversity and inclusion in the profession

Pay & benefits

• Remunerated at £9,000 per annum
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Schedule

• 1 day per month commitment
• Flexible / Hybrid working (attendance at key meetings required)
• When necessary to attend evening meetings

The appointment includes a three-month probationary period with regular review of mutual performance. Interviews: 2nd October 2026 (In person at a venue in London to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates). Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to discuss the ACP's strategy and governance with the CEO on 28th September 2026.