Head of Counselling Service

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Counselling Services to work within the University’s SAS Student Services.

The University of Glasgow is committed to the wellbeing and success of its students. As a key member of the Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Team, the Head of Counselling Service will lead a multi-disciplinary team of counselling and mental health professionals.

This is a key leadership position requiring an experienced manager to lead the implementation of new systems and processes which support the ongoing development of a student-centred service, offering a range of support designed to enable students to engage successfully with their learning. It is essential to have experience of line management, service development and working within a complex organisational setting, together with a willingness to embrace and develop a broad range of counselling and wellbeing support models. The job requires high levels of professionalism and leadership, and well-developed management skills.

Working with the Wellbeing & Inclusion Leadership Team and in partnership with students, staff and external agencies, the Head of Counselling Service plays a critical role in delivering services and initiatives which promote good mental health amongst students.

This post is full time and open-ended.

Apply online at: Head of Counselling Service · University of Glasgow

Closing Date: 23:45 9^th September 2025

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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