Location
City of London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Hours
21 hours per week, term time plus make-up weeks (40 weeks per year)

Salary
£49,140 - £55,000 per annum (including Inner London Weighting), dependent on experience and performance

About the Role
Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2025 and in the top four globally for Music and Performing Arts by the QS World University Rankings 2025, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. We are a global leader in creative and professional practice, promoting innovation, experimentation and research, and are one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts.

We are seeking an exceptional professional committed to supporting students throughout their studies by providing high-quality wellbeing services. This part-time Counsellor role is within our Student Services team and involves delivering counselling primarily on a one-to-one basis through a hybrid model combining in-person and online sessions.

As a professionally qualified counsellor, you will have experience working within the higher education sector and supporting vulnerable students, ideally with an understanding of the specific needs of students undertaking intensive professional training in the performing arts. You will bring a thorough understanding of higher education within legislative, policy and practice frameworks and, working alongside fellow counsellors, represent the Student Services Counselling team on relevant institutional, local and national networks.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. Accreditation with, or eligibility for accreditation by, an appropriate professional counselling body is essential.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Experience
Proven experience working as a professional counsellor within the higher education sector, supporting vulnerable students. Experience with students undertaking intensive professional training in the performing arts is highly desirable.

About you
Committed to student wellbeing and able to provide high-quality counselling services through both in-person and online delivery. Able to work collaboratively within a team and represent the counselling service on various networks. Understanding of legislative, policy and practice frameworks relevant to higher education counselling.

Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications
Professional counselling qualification with accreditation or eligibility for accreditation by an appropriate professional counselling body is essential.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.