Senior Chaplain

University of Gloucestershire

Placed On: 20th January 2026
Closes: 19th February 2026
Job Ref: S2259

1.0FTE, 37 hours per week

This role is based across all of our campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester

An interesting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join the University’s Student Experience Directorate.

The Council of the University, working with the Diocese of Gloucester, is seeking to appoint a Senior Chaplain.  The role is part of the wider leadership team for student wellbeing.

The Senior Chaplain is responsible for the leadership of our multi-faith Chaplaincy. Leading a team of 3 Chaplains, supported by a number of volunteer Associate Chaplains and with a Sanctuary Space on each campus, the service provides our students with personal support and guidance, a programme of activities, and the opportunity to explore faith and spirituality.

Our Chaplaincy is successfully integrated into our student experience offer, consistently highly regarded by our student body, and has the full support of the University’s senior management.

The ideal candidate will need to have experience of service/team management and leadership, along with excellent pastoral and interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and offer support to students. Experience of working with client groups from diverse backgrounds, and being able to demonstrate an understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion is key.

The Senior Chaplain is required to be an ordained member of the Church of England or a church in communion with it and once appointed will be licensed by the Bishop of Gloucester as a priest of the diocese and encouraged to play a full part in its life.

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to submit a CV along with a Supporting Statement that addresses how you meet the essential criteria or please complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be considered.

Contact Details

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stewart Dove (Director of Student Experience): stewartd@glos.ac.uk

Key Dates

Closing date: 23rd February 26
Interview Date 13th March 26

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.

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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.