Counsellor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is seeking a part-time Counsellor to join our Student Services team. The role delivers counselling mainly one-to-one through a hybrid model, combining in-person and online provision.

Applicants should be professionally qualified with HE experience and be prepared for Enhanced DBS clearance; accreditation or eligibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional counselling qualification and accreditation eligibility.
• Experience working in higher education settings.
• Ability to provide counselling in hybrid in-person and online formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counselling to students and vulnerable learners.
• Collaborate with Student Services and external bodies as needed.
• Represent the Counselling team on relevant networks and initiatives.

Education

Professional counselling qualification

Job description

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Counsellor

Key information:

Contract: Permanent,

Salary information: £49,140 to £55,000 per annum (including Inner London Weighting), dependent on experience and performance

Interview date:

Location: London, UK

Counsellor

Permanent - Grade E | 21 hours per week, term time plus make-up weeks (40 weeks per year)

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is committed to supporting students throughout their studies and providing high-quality wellbeing services. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Counsellor to join our Student Services team.

As a professionally qualified counsellor, you will have experience of working within the higher education sector and supporting vulnerable students, ideally with an understanding of the particular needs of students undertaking intensive professional training in the performing arts. Most counselling is delivered on a one-to-one basis through a hybrid model, combining in-person and online provision.

You will bring a thorough understanding of higher education within a legislative, policy and practice framework and, working alongside fellow counsellors, will represent the Student Services Counselling team on relevant institutional, local and national networks.

Enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this role. Accreditation with, or eligibility for accreditation by, an appropriate professional counselling body is essential.

Closing date: 28 September 2026

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13 October 2026

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the City of London Corporation are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.