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Chaplain and Welfare Dean, with optional combined role as Tutor for Ministerial Studies
Part-time (from 0.5 FTE)
£51,753 pro rata, plus contribution to housing costs
Fixed term (3 years)
The Chaplain plays a central role in supporting the wellbeing, pastoral care, and inclusion of all members of the College community. The postholder fosters an open and welcoming spiritual environment for people of all faiths and none, providing inclusive spiritual and pastoral support, contributing to student welfare, and serving as a visible and approachable presence in College life.
The role exists within the context of the College’s longstanding historical Unitarian and nonconformist roots. The College, while non-denominational, has a long liberal religious and dissenting tradition, and retains a Charter obligation to promote the Christian religion in its simplest and most intelligible form, particularly the traditions of English Rational Dissent. The Chapel is licensed to conduct legal same-sex weddings, and the Chaplain is expected to uphold and support this and other inclusive practices.
The postholder will work closely with the Principal and senior colleagues, participate in relevant College committees, and contribute to the strategic development of the Chaplaincy and its future direction. They will also develop and implement a Welfare Strategy to support student wellbeing and resilience, helping to create a culture in which students feel safe, respected, and cared for.
Where the role includes Ministerial Tutor responsibilities, the postholder will support the formation and training of ministerial students, oversee continuing professional development for ordained ministers, contribute to the training of future ordination candidates, and serve as a trustee through membership of the Governing Body.
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To apply, please submit a CV (maximum 3 sides of A4) and a covering letter to hr@hmc.ox.ac.uk by 10am on the application deadline of 23 March. Interviews are expected to take place on 20 April.
