Role Overview
This Chaplaincy Assistant role, reporting to the Chaplain, works within the team to help deliver a vibrant and engaging programme of events to both staff and students. The role is term time only for 8 hours a week, ideally on a Tuesday plus one other day; running from mid‑September 2026 to mid‑June 2027.
Responsibilities
* Host regular lunches and facilitate small groups.
* Work in partnership with other Chaplaincy Assistants.
* Take an active role in Welcome Week and other university‑wide events.
Required skills and experience
This role would particularly suit someone exploring a vocation to Chaplaincy and/or ministry in their own faith. The successful candidate will have an outgoing and inclusive nature that embraces interaction with people of all backgrounds, and will demonstrate the ability to build constructive relationships with staff and students, offering sensitivity and warmth to everyone visiting or using the Chaplaincy.
Awareness of major religious festivals and customs would be an advantage.
Benefits
* Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period.
* Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants).
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
* On‑campus courses, one‑to‑one tutorials, and online resources to help develop digital skills.
* Relocation expenses package for certain roles.
* Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable).
Work Conditions
Not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship; candidate must evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
Closing Date - Friday 12 June 2026 at midnight.
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