Job description

We are looking for a Muslim Chaplaincy Assistant to join our Chaplaincy team. The Muslim Chaplaincy Assistant will be required to provide broad based support for students and staff at the University. The post holder is expected to work as part of the multi-faith chaplaincy team at the university, and will report to the Muslim Chaplain.

This role comes in response particularly to the needs of the Muslim population amongst the student body. The post holder, while sharing in responsibilities across the chaplaincy programme and offering services to staff and students of all faiths and none, will have a particular responsibility for Muslim students and will need particular understanding of the issues and needs of a variety of Muslims. The Muslim community is diverse, and the post holder will be expected to offer to students and staff of all traditions within Islam.

The post holder will provide support for the Muslim community under the direction of the Muslim Chaplain, supporting the development and delivery of a programme of worship and other activities tailored for Muslims. They will develop and inspire student and staff understanding and awareness of faith practice. There will be a substantial amount of practical work, which entails the up-keep of prayer rooms and spaces designated to Colleges and Chaplaincy.

At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.

We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students realise their ambitions. Our graduates today have excellent employment prospects, and are part of a thriving global community of Roehampton alumni.

We provide an engaging portfolio of courses across the creative arts, social sciences, law, humanities, literature, education, business, and human and life sciences, including nursing. We also have an excellent research profile. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives.

We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits.

To find out more information about the role and what we’re looking for, visit the Working at Roehampton section of our website where you will find full details, how to apply, as well as further information about the benefits of working for us.

http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Working-at-Roehampton/

The closing date for completed applications is: Monday 31st October 2022

It is expected that interviews will be held on: Friday 4th November 2022, in-person.

The University is an equal opportunity and ‘disability confident’ employer.

Job Types: Temporary contract, Part-time
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: £11.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: RU03383
Expected start date: 07/11/2022

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