Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference REQ
012513 Date posted 10/06/2026 Final date to receive applications 14/07/2026 Location Manchester Salary
* Pro-rata £17,122.81- £23,768.97(FTE £38,400 - £55,200) per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual hours 20 Basis Part time Job category/type Student Support Attachments UCEN Manchester Mental Health and Wellbeing

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Centre campus to join our Student Experience and Engagement Department as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager on a permanent, part time (20 hours per week), term-time only basis (over 36 weeks)

Future U is UCEN Manchester's integrated student support team, bringing together wellbeing, disability, financial support and careers expertise to help students thrive throughout their studies.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated mental health professional to lead our wellbeing provision. Working directly with students, you will provide tailored support, oversee a small cohort of trainee counsellors and line manage our Wellbeing Officer. We want you to help shape a responsive, student-centred service.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a collaborative team that places student success, inclusion and wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

Site Information

Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.

Who are UCEN Manchester?

At UCEN Manchester, we are proud to be recognised as a leading further education provider, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and renowned for our commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer of choice, we offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities across our campuses, providing a modern, inspiring environment for both staff and students. Our inclusive and forward‑thinking culture supports personal and professional development, with a strong focus on wellbeing and work‑life balance.

When you join UCEN Manchester, you become part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives and shaping the future of education in Greater Manchester.

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro‑rated for weeks worked per year).
• 3 well‑being days per year (pro-rata).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy.
• Membership or accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in counselling, including managing complex caseloads.
• Proven experience in supervising or managing counsellors or similar roles.
• Experience in adapting services to meet the diverse needs of students from various cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting higher education students.
• Experience in delivering training or workshops to staff.
• Knowledge of relevant safeguarding and mental health legislation.
• Data Management Systems:
  Experience with systems for tracking service usage, student cases, and outcomes.
• Project Management: experience in planning and executing initiatives, such as service improvements or training programs.
• Mediation
  
  Skills:
  
  experience in resolving disputes within the team or between staff and students in a fair and constructive manner.
• Presentation Tools:
  Competence in using software like PowerPoint for training and workshops.

Safeguarding

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