Role: Lecturer in Counselling Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Salary: £51,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and professionally qualified Lecturer in Counselling to deliver teaching across undergraduate levels on the BSc (Hons) Counselling programme. This role requires flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends in line with the academic delivery model. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and student support within a higher education environment. Key Responsibilities Design, plan, and deliver teaching sessions in line with faculty and programme requirements Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring all learning outcomes are achieved Provide timely, constructive, and developmental feedback to students Offer academic guidance and pastoral support Develop, update, and continuously enhance course and module materials Embed best practice in learning, teaching, and educational technologies Contribute to programme design, development, review, and enhancement Attend and contribute to academic meetings as required Build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Participate in programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and academic events Engage in continuous professional development, including teaching observations and training Support the creation, application, or dissemination of knowledge within counselling and higher education practice Meet defined performance objectives relating to attendance, progression, completion, and student satisfaction Act as a Module Leader and undertake relevant academic and administrative responsibilities Undertake additional duties aligned with professional development and organisational needs Required Qualifications & Experience Doctoral-level qualification in Counselling or equivalent professional and scholarly experience Membership of an appropriate professional body with a recognised complaints procedure Familiarity with and commitment to working within the current BACP Ethical Framework Experience of teaching in UK higher education Strong subject knowledge in counselling theory and practice Experience supervising student work and providing academic feedback Experience supporting learners both face-to-face and remotely Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) High attention to detail with accurate reporting and record-keeping Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work independently Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations Demonstrated professional conduct in all interactions Compensation & Benefits 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 public holidays Additional annual leave per year of service (up to 5 extra days) Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for professional and career development courses Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, childcare support, and technology schemes Employee wellbeing resources and discount platforms Reward and recognition programmes Employee referral bonus scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus Apply Now!