Anglican Chaplain and Chaplaincy Team Leader

Location: All BSU campuses, mainly BSU Bath, occasional BSU London

Line Manager: Head of Student Wellbeing Services (Supervision, support and on-going training will be available from Diocese of Bath and Wells, where there is a strong and growing chaplaincy network)

Salary: £36,333 - £40,745 per annum

Permanent, Full time, 52 weeks a year

Ref: REQ001630

Closing: 20^th April 2023

About the role

This exciting new role of Anglican Chaplain and Chaplaincy Team Leader is to work across the University to lead with the development of an inclusive approach to spiritual and pastoral care to all members of our community. Working as an integral member of the Student Wellbeing Services management team the post holder will engage with students and staff to provide spiritual and faith guidance, which align with the core University values of care and compassion. You will build a University Chaplaincy that reflects the diversity of our community and be a key stakeholder in developing a strategy for the chaplaincy.

About you (requirements)

You will be an ordained Anglican chaplain who will enjoy being with students and staff across Bath Spa University. You will be an experienced pastor, at ease with being outside of the church and enthusiastic about living and exploring faith and life within a university community.

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath. Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

Student Wellbeing Services is a core University service, providing a range of professional and specialist services, including mental health, disability, accessibility and inclusion, non-clinical advice and guidance, medical services and safeguarding. We are a dynamic team of multi skilled professionals and experts in our field. We have strong professional values and beliefs, which position students at the heart of everything we do.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Sara Gallagher, Head of Student Wellbeing Services s.gallagher@bathspa.ac.uk. You are also welcome to contact Mike Halsam, Chaplaincy Adviser for the Diocese of Bath and Wells for an exploratory conversation. mike.haslam@bathwells.anglican.org

Interview Date: 12th May 2023

How to apply

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

For further information please visit the Bath Spa University jobs page at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/current-vacancies-at-bath-spa/. Please note that CVs will not be considered and application forms will be removed.  For queries regarding the application process or our website, please email hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.

Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include any personal details or protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff.  These include a pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies. Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package:

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community

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