Senior Student Mental Health Adviser (REDEPLOYEE APPLICANTS ONLY)

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Student Health & Wellbeing is made up of four services which provide specialist emotional and practical support to students at City St George's University. Our services provide practical support for students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, specific learning differences, and mental health conditions, as well as emotional support for all students who may be experiencing difficulties with their wellbeing, including counselling.

We are experienced in supporting students from many different backgrounds and cultures with a wide range of personal, practical and academic concerns.

The post holder supports the leadership and development of the Student Mental Health Service,

providing highly specialist, evidence-based support to students with moderate to severe mental

health difficulties. This includes complex case management, risk assessment and crisis response;

coordinated multi-agency liaison with statutory and external services; and the development of

inclusive, accessible support pathways across the University. The role provides agreed

line-management and clinical/operational supervision to Mental Health Advisers, ensures continuity

of support during staff absence, contributes to service improvement and data-informed practice, and

offers specialist consultation and training to academic and professional services colleagues.

We are seeking an experienced and professionally registered mental health practitioner to provide specialist support for students with complex and enduring mental health needs. The role involves risk assessment, crisis intervention, case coordination, and liaison with NHS and external services. You will lead on complex cases, supervise Mental Health Advisers (as required), and contribute to service development. Candidates will have significant experience in mental health practice, strong safeguarding and communication skills, and a commitment to equality, inclusion, student wellbeing, and evidence-based support.

** Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 27th September 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place from 19th October 2026.

The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment/exercise/presentation [To be amended as appropriate]. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. [If the selection process will include a presentation or test, please provide details and be prepared to accommodate any reasonable requests for candidates with a declared disability or who are making an application under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme].

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions