Head of Workplace Counselling

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Do you have extensive experience in leading workplace counselling services and supporting employee wellbeing? Can you develop and implement effective mental health strategies to create a supportive work environment? Are you a compassionate and strategic leader with a passion for enhancing workplace mental health initiatives?

Reporting to the Head of Health and Well-being, you will oversee the delivery of a high-quality, accessible, and confidential counselling and professional consultation service. You will maintain robust systems to assess service effectiveness and inform future developments. Additionally, you will expand initiatives such as early intervention support, training for managers, role-based consultation, and neurodiversity-inclusive practices. 

You will bring a deep understanding of workplace counselling and wellbeing, as well as innovative ideas on how a large, complex organisation can adapt to emerging challenges such as neurodiversity, the impact of change management, and the role of technology in psychological support services. 

You will provide leadership across the Service which includes 2 in-house counsellors, a small administrative team and external contractors when applicable. 

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Patrick Craig, Head of Health and Wellbeing

Email: p.m.craig@leeds.ac.uk

Interviews expected to be held 5th June 2025

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