- Assistant Chaplain
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a role for someone with creativity and inspiration, committed to finding innovative ways to engage staff and students, someone who will relish being part of a diverse community situated in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester. It is a role for someone with a deep, undefended spirituality and a curious, lively intellect who will flourish in a university context.
As our ideal candidate, you will need to have proven collaborative skills, work well in a team, with excellent organisational ability. You will help facilitate and encourage lay Christian involvement in Chaplaincy as well as assist and support the Lead Chaplain and broader chaplaincy team in the building of interfaith partnerships.
The post holder will need to have the right personality to relate positively, warmly and sympathetically to students, work collaboratively with academic and professional services staff and articulate effectively the bearing of the Gospel on institutional and community life.
For an informal conversation please contact the Lead Chaplain, Rev Fiona Gibbs fiona.gibbs@winchester.ac.uk 01962 827544.
As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday entitlement of 24 days per year rising by 5 days after 5 years’ service and the option to buy extra leave up to a maximum of 35 days
- Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment
- Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes
- Contributory pension scheme
- On site gym and sports facilities
(In addition, the role holder will receive Housing Costs of £6,600 per annum if living in Winchester)
Closing Date: 5 June 2023 Interview Date: 15 June 2023
We delight in diversity in our workforce and seek others that share this value
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for - Assistant Chaplain roles across University of Winchester's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,334 - £18,195 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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