Mental Health Advisor

Job Number

BU03959

Student Support and Well-being

7

Salary: £38,249 - £45,413 p.a. (Grade
7)

Permanent

Head of Wellbeing and Inclusivity

03-03-2026

Applicants are invited to apply for an exciting opportunity to work as a full time Mental Health Advisor within the University’s Wellbeing & Inclusivity Service. We are looking for an individual with the relevant qualifications, knowledge, and experience to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team that consists of Disability and SpLD advisors, Duty Counsellors and a Wellbeing Practitioner (Art Psychotherapist).

You’ll have a proactive and empathetic approach to supporting student mental health, with the ability to connect with a diverse student population. You’ll also share our commitment to supporting students to succeed at Bangor University by making a real difference on a daily basis.

Candidates should hold recognised mental health professional qualification and registration with a professional body (e.g. CCW, NMC, HCPC, BACP). Significant experience of working in an area that supports mental health and wellbeing provision or in a setting that supports clients with their mental health is also essential.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. This role will be located on campus  successful candidate will be expected to commence this permanent position on 1st of April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The role will also have the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications may also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our online recruitment website,  However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning or emailing

Optional - Informal enquiries can be made by contacting:
Jack Jackson, Head of Wellbeing & Inclusivity email: jack.jackson@bangor,ac,uk

The Directorate of Student and Academic Services bring together key professional services that support the student journey and enhance the academic experience at Bangor University. The Directorate comprises three main areas:

• Registry, which oversees student administration and business support, and leads on quality assurance, academic enhancement, and curriculum management.
• Student Life, which encompasses a wide range of student-facing services including Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Library Collections, Residential Life, Student Success (covering Teaching, Learning and Language Support, Careers, and Student Advice), and the Student Experience team.
• Campus Services, responsible for the University’s day-to-day operational environment, including Facilities, Catering, Sport, the Nursery, and the Security and Response Team. From August 2025, it will also include the Management and Development Centre.

Together, these services work in close partnership with academic colleagues and other professional service directorates to provide a supportive, inclusive and high-quality environment in which students can thrive.

The role holder will form part of a team of Wellbeing & Inclusivity Advisors who contribute to the provision of a professional advisory service for staff and students, internal or external referral delivery and development of a range of services including individual and group work, and curation of psycho-educational or self-help resources. The role holder will assist and support the Head of Service in promoting, developing and maintaining a safe and ethical Wellbeing & Inclusivity Service within the University.

The role holder will contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive and coherent approach to the work of the team and will be responsible for mental health matters with due regard to professional codes of practice, mental health legislation and equal opportunity…