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 [email protected] 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.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [email protected]. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.
Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Tuesday 01 July 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 22 July 2025
