Multifaith Chaplaincy Lead for Prison

Ministry of Justice; Usk; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Chaplaincy leader to manage a multi-faith team, ensure compassionate care for prisoners and staff, and deliver policy-aligned chaplaincy services. You will oversee training, reporting and stakeholder engagement while promoting inclusivity and safeguarding.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements within the UK, requiring endorsement by the Faith and Belief Adviser and strong leadership across traditions.

Qualifications

• Must be endorsed by the HMPPS Faith and Belief Adviser.
• Experience leading chaplaincy teams and delivering care across traditions.
• Ability to manage complaints, investigations and reports within policy.
• Able to train, mentor and support chaplains and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-faith chaplaincy team with accessible services.
• Ensure policy delivery and timely correspondence across the team.
• Provide pastoral care, worship and meditation for own tradition and others.
• Develop relationships with support and volunteer groups; liaison duties.
• Collaborate with Safer Custody and resettlement efforts and data reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

People management

Education

Faith/belief leadership qualification

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Chaplaincy leader to manage a multi-faith team, ensure compassionate care for prisoners and staff, and deliver policy-aligned chaplaincy services. You will oversee training, reporting and stakeholder engagement while promoting inclusivity and safeguarding.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements within the UK, requiring endorsement by the Faith and Belief Adviser and strong leadership across traditions.