Careers

Explore rewarding counselling career opportunities at Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS).

GCS has been providing professional counselling services and high-quality training for over 40 years. Supporting individuals, families, local authorities, charities, commercial business’ and schools/colleges across the county. GCS commits to offering affordable and accessible support to all, with a focus on improving mental health and wellbeing in local communities.

By becoming part of our organisation, you’ll use your expertise to empower others, ultimately contributing to meaningful and lasting transformations in their lives.

Current Vacancies

Volunteer Opportunities

Trustee Treasurer
We seek board members with finance, marketing, or legal expertise. However, we also welcome candidates with a wide range of professional backgrounds and lived experiences. GCS is especially keen to hear from those who have direct experience with mental health challenges or who are connected to the diverse communities served by the charity.

Being a trustee is a fulfilling way to contribute to the wellbeing of your local community. As a trustee, you will:

Help set the charity’s strategic direction.

Oversee governance and financial accountability.

Support community mental health initiatives.

Trusteeship offers both personal and professional rewards, from developing new skills to making meaningful connections in the voluntary sector, therefor having a lasting, positive impact on society.

Download Recruitment Pack: Trustee Treasurer

Application Process: Please send a CV and cover letter stating why you are interested in applying for the role, how your skills and experience are relevant, how you can add value to the Board and any other relevant information.

Please send your application to: [email protected] by 30th November 2024.

We will shortlist candidates immediately after the closing date and then arrange an opportunity for them to meet with the Chair & CEO (most likely online).

Trustee
We seek board members with finance, marketing, or legal expertise. However, we also welcome candidates with a wide range of professional backgrounds and lived experiences. GCS is especially keen to hear from those who have direct experience with mental health challenges or who are connected to the diverse communities served by the charity.

Being a trustee is a fulfilling way to contribute to the wellbeing of your local community. As a trustee, you will:

Help set the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring it continues to deliver high-quality mental health services.

Use your knowledge and expertise to provide oversight and governance, ensuring financial health and accountability.

Join a network of trustees across Gloucestershire who support the vital work of the county’s charities, each addressing different causes but all working towards the common goal of improving lives.

Trusteeship offers both personal and professional rewards, from developing new skills to making meaningful connections in the voluntary sector, therefor having a lasting, positive impact on society.

Download Recruitment Pack: Trustee

Application Process: Please send a CV and cover letter stating why you are interested in applying for the role, how your skills and experience are relevant to the role, how you can add value to the Board and any other relevant information.

Please send your application to: [email protected] by 30th November 2024.

We will shortlist candidates immediately after the closing date and then arrange an opportunity for them to meet with the Chair & CEO (most likely online).

Office Staff

Digital Marketing Administrator / Officer

We offer a flexible, supportive and energetic working environment and the opportunity to be involved in an organisation which is passionate about serving the communities that we live within and making a real difference to people’s lives.

Download Job Specification: Digital Marketing Role – JD & PS

Application Process: Please send this Application Form to [email protected] by 31st October 2024 – We may close applications early if we receive sufficient interest.

Training department

Get in touch

Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) runs a variety of different thriving training courses. We are always interested in expanding our network to those in the Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. If you are interested in joining the training team to deliver either a workshop or to take on a tutor role for the academic year 2024/2025 please get in touch on [email protected]

Volunteer

Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) is a thriving charity providing training and counselling services to the communities of Gloucestershire. Our headquarters are in the centre of Stroud, and GCS has been based here since its inception in 1978. We deliver counselling services both from our counselling rooms based around the county and remotely as well as training in counselling skills and counselling qualifications.

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