Interim Chaplain (maternity cover)

1-year Fixed Term Contract from 1 September 2026

Salary: £20,250.75 (University Grade 7; £40,501.50 full-time equivalent, inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)

18.75 hours per week (0.5 full-time equivalent)

We are seeking an experienced Interim Chaplain who plays a crucial role in the religious, intellectual and pastoral life of the college. At the heart of the Chaplaincy is the arranging of weekly Anglican services during full term. However, the Chaplain also oversees our provision for students of other faiths, including oversight of the college’s multifaith prayer and quiet room, and the Chaplain is the College’s principal liaison with the University’s Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Methodist, Orthodox Christian, Oxford Pastorate, Quaker, and URC Chaplains.

The Interim Chaplain is a key member of the College’s core welfare team and offers pastoral support to all members of the college. Students of all faiths and none should feel able to approach the chaplain for support with any pastoral needs, whether of a religious nature or not. The successful candidate will need to be able both to provide such support in the context of a modern, progressive college, and to work to ensure that the welfare component of the role is broadly recognized across the whole community.

Please see the job description for more details on the post.

To apply, please complete the application form below together with the equal opportunities monitoring form and return it to recruitment@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk

Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description.

Job Description

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

St Hugh’s is a self-governing College of Oxford University and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please let us know if you believe there are any reasonable adjustments, we should be making to assist you with your application.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 10 July 2026.

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday 23 July.

Please direct any queries to: recruitment@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk 

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