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Counsellor / Senior Counsellor – Student & Career GuidanceCompany: Beacon HouseLocation: Remote (India)Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible)About Beacon HouseBeacon House works with middle- and high-school students at moments where decisions genuinely matter — subject choices, academic direction, and long-term career thinking.The RoleWe are hiring Counsellors and Senior Counsellors to work closely with students and families through high-stakes educational decisions.This is a depth-first, judgment-led role. The work centers on long-form 1:1 conversations, structured reflection, and thoughtful guidance over time. We do not operate on scripts, templates, or volume targets. Our focus is helping families think clearly when the path ahead isn’t obvious.These are senior, high-trust roles, suited for professionals who bring perspective, maturity, and comfort with intellectual complexity.What You’ll Do- Work 1:1 with students and families through sustained, high-trust conversations - Help students reason through academic choices, interests, and long-term direction - Slow decisions down when needed and bring clarity without prescribing outcomes - Take ownership of your cases and structure your work with autonomy and care - Contribute to a small, thoughtful team that values judgment over processWho This Role Is For- Professionals with 7+ years of experience working closely with students or young adults - Individuals who enjoy helping families reason well rather than offering pre-packaged answers - Comfort with ambiguity — you help clarify thinking, not force conclusions - Self-directed professionals who value autonomy and take responsibility for their work - Backgrounds in education, counselling, mentoring, psychology, or adjacent fieldsWho This Role Is Not For- Candidates with less than 7 years of relevant experience - Those seeking entry-level, execution-only, or target-driven roles - People who prefer rigid scripts, standardised playbooks, or volume-based workWhat We Offer- Top-of-market compensation in India, aligned with experience and responsibility - Fully remote work, with flexibility for part-time engagement - High autonomy and trust-based working culture - A small, thoughtful team that values depth, judgment, and professionalism - Meaningful, long-term work with students and families