Job Description Department of Student Services Counsellor Salary PSG 7 £49,563 - £57,120 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance) Full-time (1 FTE) Permanent Location: Holloway and Aldgate Sites ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Metropolitan University is a striving and ambitious institution committed to transforming the lives of its students through excellent education. We are committed to making education available to people from all walks of life, creating and advancing social justice, social mobility and access to opportunity and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. ABOUT THE POST The Department of Student Services wishes to appoint an experienced accredited counsellor to work in its busy counselling service, providing time limited counselling via Single Session Therapy Model to our students. The post-holder will work with the counselling service manager and other staff in the Department of Student Services and across the University, to improve access and engagement, especially from marginalised groups. They should help to develop an innovative and responsive service to students and the University as a whole, helping students to transform their lives and maximise their potential. The post-holder will assume specific responsibility for activities aimed at improving and widening engagement with the counselling service. This will include the provision of a drop-in service, offered to students remotely and in person, attendance at relevant events to boost the profile of the counselling service within the university, creative approaches to raising awareness and destigmatising counselling, collaboration with colleagues in the counselling team, Student's Union, Partnerships department, key contacts in partner institutions, and others, where necessary. The post-holder will also provide relevant guidance and consultation to other counselling service staff, Student Services front office staff, Schools and other PSDs when required. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Closing Date: 31 May 2026 Interview Date: W/C 15 June 2026 HOW TO APPLY • Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision. • All applicants are additionally asked to submit a statement of no more than one page, articulating how you have contributed to promoting an inclusive culture using examples based on past experience, and how you would support the work of our University in being inclusive of all. • If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application. FURTHER INFORMATION Job Description/Person Specification Summary Terms and Conditions Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held. At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality. STAFF BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff's wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. Our benefits include: • Generous annual leave entitlement • Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements • Access to a high-quality pension scheme • Training and professional development opportunities • Employee wellbeing support For more details about the benefits of working at London Met, please visit our Information for Applicants page. If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job ID number.