Chaplaincy Assistant

Part time term time fixed term 

Location: York 

Salary: £24,900 (£4,748 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team is responsible for religious provision and pastoral care for all staff and students.  We provide spaces and opportunities for reflection, listening, confidential support, prayer, worship, meditation, socialising and spiritual exploration. In doing this we work closely with teams across the university, from Student Success & Learning to academic schools.

The Role

This Chaplaincy Assistant role, reporting to the Chaplain, works within the team to help deliver a vibrant and engaging programme of events to both staff and students.  This will include, but is not limited to, hosting regular lunches, facilitating small groups, working in partnership with our other Chaplaincy Assistant and taking an active role in Welcome Week and other university-wide events.  

The role is for 8 hours a week term-time only, running from mid-September 2025 to mid-June 2026.

Key Requirements

This role would particularly suit someone exploring a vocation to Chaplaincy and/or ministry in their own faith.  The successful candidate will have an outgoing and inclusive nature which embraces interaction with people of all backgrounds.  They will demonstrate the ability to build constructive relationships with staff and students, offering sensitivity and warmth to everyone visiting or using the Chaplaincy, regardless of their background, culture or faith.  Awareness of major religious festivals and customs would be an advantage. This role will require the successful candidate to obtain a DBS check.

For informal enquiries please contact Revd Jane Speck at j.speck@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876 606. 

Please visit our Social Media profiles to learn more about our contribution – @ysjchaplaincy

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2025

Programme/Section: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)

Salary: £24,900 per annum pro rata