Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia Hate

King's College London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite contract

London weighting salary

Based at Waterloo Campus

Job summary

King's College London seeks a Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia to join its Waterloo Campus in a groundbreaking dual role that blends pastoral chaplaincy with university-wide advisory leadership on Islamophobia prevention and response. The post covers Islamic life across campus, advising on religious accommodations, and delivering high-level briefings to executives.

Applicants should bring cross-faith experience and strong training delivery skills to support EDI and Student Support

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Islam and its diverse practice traditions.
• Ability to address Islamophobia in higher education settings.
• Confidential listening with clear professional boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive briefing capability.
• Experience in multi-faith environments with cross-faith relationship skills.
• Ability to engage empathetically with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to Muslim students and staff; serve as an inclusive spiritual resource for all community members.
• Lead Islamic religious life across campus; manage prayer facilities at all locations.
• Advise senior leadership on religious accommodations and cultural sensitivity for Islamic observances.
• Deliver high-level briefings to executive meetings as the Islamophobia subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Student Support to deliver Islamophobia awareness training.
• Build and maintain relationships with Islamic agencies and community leaders.
• Support incident response on Islamophobia matters affecting the university.

Skills

Islamic knowledge

Islamophobia advisory

Confidential listening

Executive briefing

Cross-faith relationships

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Multi-faith experience

Training delivery

Education

Postgraduate Islamic Studies

Accredited chaplaincy training

Mental health first aid training

Conflict mediation training

Job description

King'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.