Overview
Chaplaincy at the University of Chester are seeking an experienced chaplain to lead our busy Community Hub that serves as a drop-in space for students, with creative spaces, community eating spaces and a wellbeing garden. The Hub Lead role requires someone with strategic vision, leadership & organisational skills, creativity and a passion for the work we do. The postholder will oversee all the work in the Hub and will be responsible for setting priorities and supporting the team to enable the Hub to work efficiently and to best meet the needs of students and staff.
Responsibilities
* Take line management responsibility for the Assistant Hindu Chaplain and the Christian Chaplain, who lead activities in the Hub, and develop the team through volunteers and placement opportunities.
* Oversee day-to-day pastoral needs that arise in the Hub, with responsibility for supporting people in crisis and dealing with complex situations.
* Work with the Senior Chaplain and deputise as required; develop the ongoing strategic vision for Chaplaincy.
* Demonstrate excellent communications skills, including forming strategic internal and external partnerships, delivering presentations, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Lead our University Chapel as an ordained Anglican Chaplain, support the Christian community through regular prayer and worship, and lead key Chapel services.
Qualifications
* Ordained Anglican Chaplain with a Diocesan Licence.
* Experience in leading chapel activities, supporting a Christian community, and organising worship and services.
* Strong strategic thinking, leadership, organisational, and people-management skills; ability to build teams through volunteers and placements.
* Excellent communications skills and ability to form internal and external partnerships.
Additional Details
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025
If you would like to discuss anything further, please email Rev Dr Gill Reeve (Senior University Chaplain) for an informal chat about the post: g.reeve@chester.ac.uk
Further Details: Job Description (PDF)
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