University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS is required for this role

Directorate

As part of the Student Experience & Teaching Excellence Directorate our vision is to provide an inclusive, integrated, and innovative service to students, University staff, external partners and other stakeholders. 

What you will be doing:

• You will provide professional and expert leadership for our BACP-accredited Counselling Service, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and ethical frameworks. 
• You will act as the clinical, operational and strategic lead for the service, maintaining consistently high standards of student support and service delivery. 
• You will lead and manage a supportive a team of counsellors, fostering a positive team culture and driving continuous service improvement. 

Qualifications/ experience:

• Degree (or equivalent) plus a relevant professional qualification (minimum Level 4) 
• Substantial post-qualification clinical experience
• BACP accreditation (or equivalent professional accreditation)
• A recognised supervision qualification 

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

We are committed to improving diversity within our Counselling Service and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including people from racially minoritised backgrounds and disabled candidates.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Gill Barlow, Head of Student Wellbeing, g.barlow@bradford.ac.uk we would love to hear from you.

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.