Expert Counsellor UK Universities

About the role

The Expert Counsellor for UK Universities will work full‑time on‑site in Ikeja, Lagos, providing personalised guidance to prospective students seeking admission to UK higher‑education institutions. You will help candidates understand programme options, entry requirements and application timelines while supporting them through document preparation and personal statement development.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one consultations and respond to email/phone inquiries.
• Advise students on suitable UK university programmes, entry criteria and scholarship opportunities.
• Prepare and review application documents, including personal statements and supporting paperwork.
• Maintain accurate student profiles and track application progress in the internal system.
• Coordinate with internal visa processing teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Organise and present information sessions on UK higher‑education policies.
• Build and nurture relationships with partner UK institutions.

Required profile

• Strong counselling and advisory abilities with a focus on academic pathways.
• Good knowledge of UK university admission requirements and visa processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Organisational and time‑management capabilities to handle multiple cases.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Relations, Counseling or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work on‑site in Ikeja and collaborate within a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency with basic office software.
• Effective use of online research tools.
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) or student‑tracking systems.