Counsellor

London School of Economics and Political Science

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Student Wellbeing Service, Academic Registrar’s Division

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 (pro rata) pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 (pro rata) pa inclusive of London allowance.

This is a part time appointment for 21 hours per week.

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.

The Student Wellbeing Service is looking to recruit a fully qualified, accredited and experienced counsellor to offer short-term individual counselling.

Candidates will have significant, demonstrable experience of providing short-term solution focussed counselling and be skilled in working with a range of clients from diverse backgrounds, as well as with a variety of presenting issues.

Candidates must meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification and have full BACP/UKCP/BPS/NCPS accreditation/registration. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for professional accreditation/registration will not be considered for this post.

The post holder must be able to work Mondays and Thursdays plus another additional day.

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.

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button. 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 Hamid, Head of Counselling Service: headofcounselling@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 October 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews will be week beginning 17 November 2025 and will be on campus.