Muslim Chaplain & Advisor on Islamophobia

1000scholars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Part-time 0.8 FTE

Job summary

King’s College London seeks a part-time Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia Hate to provide pastoral care and expert guidance on addressing Islamophobia. The role oversees Muslim prayer spaces, advises senior leadership, and collaborates with EDI and Student Services to deliver hate awareness training.

The post is 0.8 FTE (28 hours/week) with London weighting, and interviews are scheduled for early November 2026. An indefinite contract is offered.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training or recognised qualifications in Islamic Studies or related field.
• Professional accreditation in counselling, chaplaincy, or mental health first aid.
• Formal experience in conflict resolution, restorative justice, or mediation in multi-faith or polarised environments.
• Sophisticated understanding of regulatory and social challenges facing UK Higher Education.
• Experience developing community-led initiatives promoting social cohesion or inter-communal dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Advise on identifying and addressing Islamophobia while balancing academic freedom and expression.
• Oversee Islamic religious life on campus and management of Muslim Prayer Rooms across campuses.
• Source, develop and oversee Islamophobia hate awareness training with EDI and Student Support.
• Brief senior leadership on incidents or systemic concerns related to Islamophobia.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Conflict mediation

Community engagement

Islamic studies awareness

Security awareness

Education

Post-graduate Islamic studies

Job description

About us

The multi-faith Chaplaincy team at King’s College London works across all five campuses of this world-renowned University, based in central and south London, which aims to deliver exceptional education and world-leading research. King’s is committed to creating positive and sustainable change in our local and global communities through outstanding education, impactful research, and genuine service to society.

About the role

The Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia Hate is a new dual-focus role designed to provide holistic support to the significant Muslim community at King’s. Simultaneously with providing appropriate pastoral care to students and staff of all backgrounds, they will serve as an advisor to the University, providing expert guidance on identifying and addressing Islamophobia, ensuring a safe environment that balances the wellbeing of Muslim members with the University’s commitment to academic freedom and freedom of expression.

The Chaplain and Advisor will provide pastoral care and community leadership, including offering a culturally competent space for Muslim individuals to discuss concerns, and supporting and facilitating Islamic religious life on campus (incorporating strategic oversight and management of the Muslim Prayer Rooms across campuses).

The Chaplain and Advisor will advise the Dean and colleagues in Student Services on proactive “inclusive adjustments” for Muslim students and staff, particularly concerning Ramadan, Eid, and daily prayer requirements, and in acting as the primary subject matter expert for senior leadership within the University, will provide briefings for leadership and attend high-level meetings as required to address incidents or systemic concerns regarding Islamophobia sentiment.

The Chaplain and Advisor will work with the University’s EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) team and Student Support to source, develop, and oversee the delivery of Islamophobia hate awareness training for appropriate University audiences (such as Security, HR, and academic staff). They will also ensure that the University is equipped with the vocabulary and frameworks necessary to identify and dismantle Islamophobic tropes and discriminatory practices.

This is a part time post (28 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

Desirable criteria

• Academic/Theological Qualifications: Post-graduate training or recognised qualifications in Islamic Studies or a related field.
• Professional Pastoral Training: Professional accreditation or recognised training in counselling, chaplaincy, or mental health first aid.
• Conflict Mediation: Formal experience or qualification in conflict resolution, restorative justice, or mediation, particularly in multi-faith or highly polarised environments.
• Sector Expertise: A sophisticated understanding of the current regulatory and social challenges facing the UK Higher Education sector.
• Community Engagement: Experience in developing community-led initiatives that promote social cohesion or inter-communal dialogue.

Interviews are expected to be held on 2 or 3 November 2026.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearances.

£36,025 to £42,011. Grade 6 (0.8FTE) per annum including London Weighting; pro-rata