Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia Hate

Ummah Jobs; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 36.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

King's College London on the Waterloo Campus seeks a Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia to provide pastoral care and lead Islamic life across the university.

In this part-time role (28 hours per week) you will advise senior leadership, deliver awareness training, collaborate with EDI, and act as a trusted resource for students and staff facing Islamophobia.

Formación

• Deep understanding of Islam and its diverse practice traditions.
• Experience advising on Islamophobia in higher education.
• Ability to provide confidential listening with professional boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including briefing executives.
• Background in multi-faith environments and cross-faith relations.
• Experience delivering cultural literacy and awareness training.

Responsabilidades

• Provide pastoral care to Muslim students and staff.
• Lead Islamic religious life across campus and manage prayer facilities.
• Advise senior leadership on accommodations and cultural sensitivity.
• Deliver briefings to executive meetings on Islamophobia.
• Collaborate with EDI and Student Support to run awareness training.
• Build relationships with Islamic agencies and community leaders.
• Support incident response on Islamophobia matters.

Conocimientos

Pastoral care

Islamophobia advisory

Executive briefing

Cross-faith relationships

Training delivery

Leadership

Confidential listening

Educación

Postgraduate qualification in Islamic Studies

Descripción del empleo

# Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia HateKing's College Londonpart-timeLondon, UK£36,025 – £42,011Share:## Job DescriptionKing's College London seeks a Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia to join its Waterloo Campus in a groundbreaking dual role. This position combines pastoral chaplaincy services with university-wide advisory leadership on Islamophobia prevention and response.\\*\\*Responsibilities:\\*\\** Provide comprehensive pastoral care to Muslim students and staff, and serve as an inclusive spiritual resource for all members of the university community* Lead Islamic religious life across campus, managing Muslim prayer facilities at all locations* Advise senior leadership on religious accommodations and cultural sensitivity for Islamic observances (Ramadan, Eid, daily prayers)* Serve as the principal subject matter expert on Islamophobia, delivering high-level briefings to executive meetings* Collaborate with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and Student Support teams to develop and deliver university-wide Islamophobia awareness training* Build and maintain relationships with Islamic agencies and community leaders* Support incident response on Islamophobia matters affecting the university community\\*\\*Qualifications & Experience Required:\\*\\** Deep understanding of Islam and its diverse practice traditions* Demonstrated ability to address and advise on Islamophobia in higher education settings* Skilled in confidential listening and spiritual care with clear professional boundaries* Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive briefing capability* Proven experience in multi-faith environments with strong cross-faith relationship-building skills* Ability to engage empathetically with a diverse student population* Experience balancing academic freedom principles with community safety considerations* Strong teamwork and fast-paced environment adaptability* Experience delivering cultural literacy and awareness training\\*\\*Desirable Qualifications:\\*\\** Postgraduate qualification or recognized training in Islamic Studies or related field* Accredited chaplaincy, counseling, or mental health first aid training* Conflict mediation or restorative justice experience in multi-faith contexts* Knowledge of UK higher education regulatory and social landscape* Track record leading social cohesion initiatives\\*\\*What's Offered:\\*\\** Part-time position (28 hours per week)* Indefinite contract* Salary: £36,024.80–£42,011.20 per annum (including London Weighting)* Based at Waterloo Campus, King's College London\\*\\*Application Timeline:\\*\\*Closing date: 21 October 2026. Interviews expected 2–3 November 2026.