Job Description

Counsellor
15,548 - 19,103 per annum based on an FTE of 32,680 - 40,151 per annum
22.5 hours per week, working days or evenings
(to be discussed at interview)
Term Time Only Contract
Fixed Term until 30th June 2026
About the Role

• To join a busy and well-established wellbeing department providing short-term counselling to residential students from both Further and Higher education sectors.
• Liaise where necessary with the Assistant Head of Health and Safeguarding Leads in supporting the students.
• To contribute to staff training and development and work collaboratively with other student support and academic departments on campus and external services.
• To carry out administrative activities relating to the post and engage in the ongoing development, review and evaluation of the Hartpury College and University Counselling provision.
• To provide a minimum of 15 student contact hours per week
• Be flexible in providing counselling to students, during the day or evening, ensuring counselling sessions have minimal impact on the students' academic studies.
• This is a student facing role, which is carried out on Hartpury campus in a confidential space.

About You

• You should hold a professional qualification in either counselling or psychotherapy, have some post qualification experience and an understanding of current issues that affect students and young people.
• You should have BACP accreditation or UKCP registration, or equivalent.
• You will have experience within an educational institution setting and experience of Crisis Management

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service, pro-rata
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 16th November 2025.
Interviews will be held on w/c 24th November 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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