Assistant Chaplain (Muslim)

The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team is responsible for religious provision and pastoral care for all staff and students. The team provides spaces and opportunities for reflection, listening, confidential support, prayer, worship, meditation, socialising and spiritual exploration, working closely with teams across the university, from Student Life to academic schools.

This Assistant Chaplain role, reporting to the Chaplain, assists the Chaplain in supporting the spiritual life of York St John University, York campus, serving people of all faiths and none. The successful candidate will provide pastoral, spiritual and religious care for staff and students in a diverse community, contributing to the life of the University and creating supportive spaces where friendships and community can flourish.

Building on understanding of religion and belief among students and staff, the Assistant Chaplain will take an active part in related learning, discussions and activities. As a Muslim in good standing with their faith community, the Assistant Chaplain will strengthen links with York mosques and Muslim places of worship, institutions, communities and associations for the benefit of the campus and its community.

This is a part-time role working 7.4 hours per week.

Key Requirements:
- A practicing member of the Muslim community and in good standing with the President and Imam of their mosque
- Significant experience of leading or supporting religious life and practices
- Previous experience of offering pastoral care in a variety of contexts
- Experienced in working in a diverse, multifaith environment
- Ability to build constructive relationships with staff and students
- Sensitivity and warmth to everyone visiting or using the Chaplaincy, regardless of their background, culture or faith

Please note this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship; applicants must be able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

For informal enquiries please contact Revd Jane Speck at j.speck@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876 606.