Counselling & Psychological Therapy Pathway Lead

Education and Academic Services 

This new part-time post is available from 4th August 2025 on a permanent basis. 

The hours are currently spread over 4 days a week, however we are open to discussion on flexible use of the 29.20 hours. 

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.  

Summary of the role 

At the University of Exeter, our Wellbeing Services team plays a vital role in supporting students to thrive both personally and academically. We provide a range of professional psychological, emotional and mental health support to help students navigate the challenges of university life.

As Counselling and Psychological Therapy Pathway Lead, you’ll head up a team of dedicated Wellbeing Consultants, helping to shape and deliver our psychological therapies provision. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, oversee clinical work, supervise trainees, provide counselling to students, and ensure high standards across the service. This is a dynamic and varied role with a strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and direct therapeutic work with students who may present with complex or high-risk needs. 

We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so please don’t hesitate in applying, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. 

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.  

The University of Exeter  

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment 

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. 

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.   

Benefits  

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Katie Jones, Wellbeing Operations Manager k.jones3@exeter.ac.uk

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