Deputy Head of Counselling Service (1FTE)
London School of Economics and Political Science - Student Wellbeing Service
| Location: | London |
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| Salary: | £53,949 to £62,160 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance. |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 9th October 2025 |
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| Closes: | 9th November 2025 |
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world, with a global reach and an international student intake. Student Wellbeing is central to the student experience: we aim to ensure that every student feels that they belong to a welcoming, inclusive, supportive, caring, scholarly community.
LSE Student Wellbeing Service wishes to recruit a Deputy Head of Counselling Service to help co-lead a short-term student and staff counselling provision The Deputy Head of Counselling Service will support the Head of Counselling Service in implementing the overall strategic intent for the Counselling Service. They will be involved in the leadership, development, organisation and management of the Counselling Service. The postholder will also carry a small caseload of clients.
Applicants will have significant, demonstrable experience of counselling service management and delivery. Applicants will have an understanding of University counselling and associated challenges. Applicants will have demonstrable experience of providing solution focussed counselling and be skilled in working with a wide range of clients and presenting issues.
Candidates must meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification including full BACP Accreditation/UKCP/BPS/NCPS accreditation / registration. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for professional accreditation/registration will not be considered for this post.
This position will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment made is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.
Should you have any queries about the role, please email:
Rafiya Hanid, Head of Counselling Service at headofcounselling@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Interviews will be week beginning 24 November 2025 and will be on campus.
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