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2026

Free Church Chaplain, HMP Five Wells, Wellingborough, NN8 2NG

External Part-time vacancy

Job ID: 18395

Salary £15,285.20 per annum

Working hours: 16 hours per week

Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts.

Closing date: 29/04/2026

HMP Five Wells is the UK’s first purpose-built, resettlement and fully integrated Prison.

G4S Care & Rehabilitation Services (CaRS) successfully manages three prisons, one secure training centre and a number of community contracts in England and Wales. The philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe.</p>

We are looking for a Free Church chaplain to join our multi-faith team as we aim to inspire, educate and equip our prisoners and staff through faith, belief and pastoral care.

To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic and engaging individual, who shares our ethics and values. You must deliver an exceptional service and can be flexible in working within a fast paced environment. You will also need to have excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will be involved in providing Faith and Pastoral Care services for all who live and work in HMP Five Wells, irrespective of faith or tradition. You will be expected to take a lead on Faith issues relating to the needs of those from the Free Church faith tradition and will be involved in facilitating and leading the Christian faith service. You will be expected to maintain and develop strong links with the local faith community in order to facilitate good resettlement outcomes for prisoners upon their release.

Faith eligibility requirements:

“Formal Endorsement from the HMPPS Free Churches Faith / Belief advisor will be required for this post (see full endorsement criteria here). This requires all candidates to demonstrate before appointment that they have a formal theological or biblical qualification to at least UK university DipHE standard (or equivalent) and have the accreditation to serve as a minister / chaplain (ordained or non-ordained minister / chaplain)issued by one of the 35 eligible denominations (listed here)”

For more information and to apply for the post, please visit here.

For eligibility to become a Free Church Chaplain, please visit here.

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Managing Chaplain, HMP Wayland, External, Closing date: 13/04/2026

Managing Chaplain, HMP Wayland, Thetford, East of England

External Full-time vacancy

Ref: 15503

Band: 7

Working hours: 37 hours per working week

Salary: £52,316

Closing date: 13/04/2026

Job description

Overview of the job:

This is a management job which provides leadership and facilitates/enables religious and pastoral care to prisoners and staff within an establishment.

Summary

The job holder will provide for the religious and pastoral care of prisoners and staff in their own faith or belief tradition, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith/belief tradition or of none.

The job holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of PSI 05/2016 Faith and Pastoral Care for Prisoners or its successor policy framework document and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith based courses. The job holder will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at headquarters are assured that these policies are being delivered.

Responsible for leading on developing relationships with various support and volunteer groups and, where appropriate, act as Official Prison Visitor Liaison Officer.

Takes responsibility for one’s own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer/reflection, study and retreat.

Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2022) See full list on Group Profile

Free Church Non Ordained Deacon or Lay Person
Free Church Ordained

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.

If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.

The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

For more information and to apply for the post, please visit here.

For eligibility to become a Free Church Chaplain, please visit here.

Contact Information

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference - 15503

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Senior Chaplain, HMP Downview, External, Closing date: 10/04/2026

Senior Chaplain, HMP Downview, Kent, Surrey & Sussex, London

External Full-time vacancy

Ref: 15381

Band: 7

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £55,631

Closing date: 10/04/2026

Job description: This is a management job which provides leadership and facilitates/enables religious and pastoral care to prisoners and staff within an establishment.

This is a non-operational job with line management responsibilities for leading and managing a multi-faith and belief chaplaincy team. Although a managerial role rather than being faith or belief specific, post holders must be endorsed by the respective HMPPS Faith and Belief Adviser. The job holder will provide for the religious and pastoral care of prisoners and staff in their own faith or belief tradition, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith/belief tradition or of none. The job holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of PSI 05/2016 Faith and Pastoral Care for Prisoners or its successor policy framework document and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith based courses. The job holder will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at headquarters are assured that these policies are being delivered. Responsible for leading on developing relationships with various support and volunteer groups and, where appropriate, act as Official Prison Visitor Liaison Officer. Takes responsibility for one’s own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer/reflection, study and retreat.

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Team and Personal Management
• Responsible for leading and managing a multi-faith and belief chaplaincy team, ensuring chaplains are available and accessible to prisoners, the effective administration of chaplaincy, including prisoner lists for events, records updated etc and promotes HMPPS policy in all activities and behaviours; e.g. diversity, decency, safety and reducing re-offending agendas.
• Responsible for ensuring prisoners’ complaints (including those involving litigation claims) relevant to the Chaplaincy team, have been dealt with in accordance with policy. Carries out investigations and administration in relation to incidents of potential discrimination and reports on findings.
• Ensure chaplains and volunteers are receiving necessary training, development opportunities, mentoring and personal support including after incidents as well as for volunteers and nurturing them in their contribution.
• Accountable for the performance of the Chaplaincy team and the staff within it. Manages the achievement of qualitative and quantitative standards within the function, verifying and signing off documentation as appropriate. Analyse and act upon data relevant to Chaplaincy. Attends relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member, produces relevant reports as required and ensures all correspondence is replied to within agreed timescales. Pastoral Care & Worship/Meditation
• Provide pastoral care and seek to ensure spiritual welfare of prisoners and all staff, including acquiring and distributing appropriate faith/belief literature, supplies and materials. With responsibility for arranging and leading worship/meditation for own faith/belief community, plan, organise hospital visits, weddings, funerals, memorial services, where appropriate. Assist with offenders on release into the community, those serving community sentences or other HMPPS funded community initiatives by agreement.
• Provide expert faith/belief advice within establishment and be responsible for supporting it in ensuring faith/belief groups observe their religious holy days and festivals and for planning and leading workshops and prayer/faith specific meetings.
• Responsible for ensuring and delivering awareness programmes for prisoners, including bereavement programmes and lifer programmes, as applicable, and local faith/belief awareness training for staff. Stakeholder Relationships & Management
• Work closely with Safer Custody to ensure issues such as deaths in custody procedures, Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) and Violence Reduction are delivered in-line with HMPPS standards. Ensuring, and contributing to, supporting prisoners in dealing with bereavement by liaising with families/prisoners and other third parties; e.g. hospitals, Coroners’ offices.
• Responsible for ensuring the involvement of the Chaplaincy team in resettlement issues as appropriate and engage and build contacts with own faith/belief community towards aiding the resettlement of prisoners and for the contact strategy with outside faith/belief-based agencies to help with the resettlement of prisoners. Resource & Financial Management
• Contribute to the establishment’s overall achievement of standards and be accountable for the performance and delivery of targets relating to the budget and People Plan. Responsible for leading the development of local policy, procedures and practice and the implementation of national policy for chaplaincy services. Ensures that current Chaplaincy practice is in line with policy (both national and local). Contributes to the development and delivery of the medium-to-long term strategic and business plan for the establishment, with overall responsibility for implementation within their function. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards health and safety compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring relevant actions arising from Standard Audit, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) Action Plans, Quality, Assurance and Development (QuAD) reports, Managing Quality of Prison Life (MQPL) surveys including local self-audit action plans and Resettlement strategies are delivered. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.

The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

For more information and to apply for the post, please visit here.

For eligibility to become a Free Church Chaplain, please visit here.

Contact Information

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference 15381

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Free Church Chaplain, HMP/YOI Bronzefield, External, Closing date: 13/04/2026

Free Church Chaplain, HMP/YOI Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3JZ

External Part-time Vacancy

Ref: SDX/TP/1962259/155756

Working hours: 7.5 hours per week

Salary: pro rata £35,280.24 (£31,551.00 + £3,729.24 London Weighting) per annum

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Free Church Chaplain to join the Chaplaincy team at HMP Bronzefield. In this role, you will provide pastoral care and faith-specific support to prisoners and staff within a multi-faith environment. You will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation, promoting spiritual wellbeing, and contributing to a respectful and inclusive prison community.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a team where you can act with purpose, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers, please visit Sodexo Careers.

Main Responsibilities

Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to prisoners, staff, and their families, regardless of faith background
Plan, lead, and facilitate Free Church worship, prayer services, and faith-based programmes
Work collaboratively within a multi-faith Chaplaincy team to deliver inclusive services
Support prisoners in crisis situations and contribute to their rehabilitation and personal development
Build relationships with Free Church groups and local community faith networks to support resettlement
Maintain accurate records, contribute to reports, and support service delivery standards and chaplaincy initiatives

Please see the attached job description for further details regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Ordained or authorised Free Church Chaplain with formal endorsement from the Prison Service Free Church Adviser
Strong understanding of the Christian faith, with the ability to lead worship and engage diverse groups
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and non-judgemental approach
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Experience (or strong interest) in working with vulnerable individuals or complex needs communities
Well-organised with strong administrative, IT, and problem-solving skills

Successful candidates will be required to undergo MOJ Level 2 and Enhanced DBS checks, plus Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC).

Package Description

Pro rata: £35,280.24 (£31,551.00 + £3,729.24 London Weighting)
7.5 hours per week
At least one Sunday per month, with occasional Saturdays; other days negotiable
Free parking, free lunch, and access to on-site gym
Access to 20+ Sodexo benefits including retirement plan, online shopping discounts, gym discounts, and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for who you are, allows you to act with purpose, and supports you to thrive.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily through our combination of On-Site Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We welcome applications from underrepresented backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we provide a supportive interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

For more information and to apply for the post, please visit here.

For eligibility to become a Free Church Chaplain, please visit here.