Counsellor Required (Royal Academy of Music): London

Overview

The Royal Academy of Music is a stimulating and friendly environment with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 50 countries. Based in central London, we have been training musicians to the highest professional standards since 1822. Many of the world's leading musicians and performers studied with us and we are engaged in developing tomorrow's musical leaders in a number of disciplines including classical, jazz, and musical theatre.

Role

We seek a qualified Counsellor with experience of mental health issues to join our well-established and integrated Student & Staff Support, Health & Wellbeing Service team, which comprises both counselling and disability. You will provide mainly short-term confidential counselling for students and will work closely with members of the team to deliver a seamless and professional service.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term confidential counselling for students within the Student & Staff Support, Health & Wellbeing Service.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver a seamless and professional service.
• Contribute to workshops, group sessions and short-term/solution-focused counselling work.

Requirements

• Accredited (or working towards) by an appropriate professional body with substantial experience in an educational, charitable or NHS environment.
• Understanding of current practice and statutory regulations related to counselling and services for students in higher education.
• Interest in delivering workshops, group work and short-term counselling.

Details

• Part-Time: 2.2 days per week (Tuesday and Friday in the office; Monday a.m. remote for 2 hours) - 17 hours per week
• Salary: £19,052 per annum including London Allowance (pro-rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Job reference: The Royal Academy of Music

Application timelines

• Completed applications must be received by 23.59 on 20 July 2025.
• Interviews are expected to take place on 1 August 2025.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students. We value diversity and welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities to increase representation in these roles. We believe greater diversity leads to better results for students.