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Careers and jobs

Careers and jobs

We advertise paid employment opportunities as well as student placements. Although we make sure the person specification does not discriminate against ACC members, we are not responsible for the content of the advertisements and third-party websites, and therefore take no responsibility beyond our legal requirement.

If you would like to advertise your vacancies, please see Advertise with us.

For student placements offered by our counselling organisational members, please visit our Find a placement.

Current job opportunities

Head of Counselling at Network Counselling & Training

Network Counselling & Training is looking for a new Head of Counselling to lead and manage a busy counselling service. You will be responsible for all aspects of the service; managing the waiting list, allocating clients and counsellors, monitoring and evaluating our work. You will recruit and manage counsellors, ensuring they work in a safe and ethical manner. You will have experience in running a counselling service, safeguarding, and risk management. This is a senior leadership role within the charity, so will contribute to cross-organisational work including strategy, culture, and business development projects.

To find out more and how to apply, please see here.

Image pregnancy crisis and loss - Trustee

image is a Christian charity providing support for pregnancy crisis and baby loss.

We are seeking two people to join our Board of Trustees to help oversee and shape the future of image. This is an opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to make a difference in the lives of our clients. No previous trustee experience is needed. You will be welcomed by a supportive and approachable team.

This voluntary role requires approx 6-8 hours per month, including 6 meetings per year and can be carried out remotely.

Please email office@imagenet.org.uk to express your interest without any commitment.

www.imagenet.org.uk

Waverley Abbey College - Research Supervisor

Waverley Abbey College seeks experienced Contract Research Supervisors for undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation support. Responsibilities include supervising students, providing literature guidance, reviewing drafts, participating in team meetings, and marking dissertations. A Master’s in Counselling or equivalent, strong theological knowledge, and sympathy towards a Christian worldview are essential.

Full job description here

For more info and to apply email – info@milstedconsultancy.co.uk

Waverley Abbey College - BA Tutor

Waverley Abbey College is hiring a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy for 0.25 and 0.5 FTE vacancies. This hybrid role, reporting to the Head of Faculty, involves enhancing teaching through material development, module delivery, and student assessment. Responsibilities also include advising students, attending faculty meetings, liaising with the Senior Leadership Team, and contributing to course administration. Candidates will represent the college at professional events and may need to work evenings or weekends. The ideal applicant will foster an inclusive educational environment and perform additional duties as required.

Full job description here

To apply please send your CV and covering letter, addressing why you are excited about our vision and how you’ll fulfil the brief (two pages max) to: Catherine.Palmer@waverleyabbeycollege.ac.uk and Bev.clark@waverleyabbey.org

Therapeutic Hub Head of Service - Greenwich (TLG)

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a Christian emotional and mental wellbeing charity partnering with local churches to bring fullness of life to every child.

TLG is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician to lead a pioneering church Therapeutic Hub in Greenwich, London. Established in partnership with a local church, the Hub will meet growing emotional and mental health needs among children, young people and families.

As Head of Service, the successful candidate will provide clinical leadership for the Hub, delivering high‑quality therapeutic support for complex cases while overseeing referrals, care pathways and a multidisciplinary team of counsellors, trainees and coaches. Working within a trauma‑informed, relational framework and guided by PACE values, the role combines direct clinical practice with the opportunity to shape an innovative, safe and transformative model of care rooted in the local church.

Applicants must be a Level 4 or above qualified and registered counsellor or therapist, mission‑driven and passionate about transforming young lives.

If not you, then who? Please share this opportunity with others who may be suitable.

Full Job Description: Here

Find out more & apply: https://www.tlg.org.uk/careers

Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026