College Chaplain

St Peter’s College is seeking to appoint a new part-time Chaplain. The appointed person will be an ordained priest in the Church of England (or in a church in full communion with the Church of England). The College Chaplain will bring thoughtfulness, personal generosity, good organisation, imaginative care, good humour and their own grounded faith to the role, will enjoy spending time with, and ministering to, young people and be comfortable working in the friendly, progressive and inclusive ethos of St Peter’s College.

The Chaplain is responsible for the administration and organisation of the liturgical life of the Chapel. The Chaplain takes responsibility for the conduct of the services in the Chapel, according to the practices of the Church of England, in ongoing conversation with, and under the line management of the Master of the College. The College Chaplain will be licensed by the Bishop of Oxford.

The average weekly hours over the year will be 17.5 hours (0.5fte). Working hours will be concentrated in weeks 0-9 of the University term as required, but with some cover out of term to support other members of the College community and to plan appropriately for the term ahead.

This 0.5 FTE role carries a salary in the range of £18,013 - £20,866 per annum,  The equivalent 1.0 FTE salary for this role is therefore in the range of £36,025 - £41,732 per annum. This is on the University’s Academic Related Grade 7 scale.

The closing date for applications will be 1.00 pm on Tuesday 27^th August 2024.  NB: late applications will not be considered.

Longlist interviews will take place on Monday 16^th September and the Final-Round interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Monday 23^rd September.

St Peter’s is an equal opportunities employer that supports and encourages underrepresented groups and values diversity.

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