Based at: Lincoln & Bishop Grosseteste Universities
Purpose: To provide pastoral, social and non-sacramental spiritual care for the Catholic students and staff at the University of Lincoln and BG University, and for a wider chaplaincy to all students and staff as part of the service to both institutions.
Brief overview of the role:
• Pastoral care of Catholic students, including Spiritual care, regular group prayer, praying the scriptures, the Rosary and other devotions.
• Organising retreats and pilgrimages suitable for the students.
• Preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, and discernment of vocation.
• Welcome and hospitality to home students and overseas students alike.
• Maintain professional boundaries, signpost students to professional help where required.
• Publicity and contributing to the maintenance and development of the Chaplaincy webpages and social media. Creating a positive and wholesome social media ethos and moderating content.
• Outreach to Catholic staff.
• Arranging regular and special events during the holidays, work in collaboration with the parish, encouraging students to be integrated into parish life.
• Management and administration of the Chaplaincy, including budgeting and keeping financial records
• Working on campus with the University chaplaincies as part of a Multifaith team of chaplains serving the whole community.
• Be involved and part of co-ordinated faith-related Fresher’s events.
• Work within the University’s framework for promoting equality.
Hours of work: The post holder will be expected to work a flexible 21-hour week.
Rate of Pay: Band 3£14,294 per annum
Apply by: 9:00AM on Monday 21st July 2025
