Managing Chaplain, HMP Birmingham, External, Closing date: 18/08/2025
Managing Chaplain, HMP Birmingham, West Midlands
External Full-time
Ref: 8156
Band: 7
Working hours: 37 hours per working week
Working Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working
Salary: £52,316
Closing date: 18/08/2025
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: 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.
Essential Experience: Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description. 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.
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 8156
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 8156
For eligibility to become a Free Church Prison Chaplain, please visit HERE.
Free Church Chaplain HMP Altcourse, External, Closing date: 11/08/2025
Free Church Chaplain HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Dr, Fazakerley, Liverpool
External Part-time vacancy
Ref: SDX/TP/257764/SJ/211
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Salary: Salary of £16,988.83 per year
Closing date: 11/08/2025
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Your Role as a Chaplain
As a Chaplain at HMP Altcourse, you will play a key role in providing faith-specific care, spiritual support, and pastoral guidance to prisoners and staff alike. You will work closely with a multi-faith Chaplaincy Team to ensure the spiritual needs of the faith community are met while fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect for all traditions.
This role involves facilitating opportunities for worship, study, and prayer, alongside delivering faith-based and non-faith-based programmes that contribute to rehabilitation and personal growth. You will work collaboratively to help create a supportive prison culture, promote rehabilitation, and encourage offenders to embrace self-improvement and reformation.
With a strong focus on community engagement, you will also liaise with local faith groups and other agencies, nurturing relationships that can aid in the resettlement of offenders upon release. As part of your role, you’ll provide advice, deliver services, and contribute to the wider work of the Chaplaincy Team, making a tangible difference in the lives of those you support.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
The Free Church Chaplain will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Free Church Christian tradition, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition. The Free Church Chaplain will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of the specification "Faith and Pastoral Care", and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith-based courses. They will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at HQ are assured that the specification is being delivered.
The Free Church Chaplain will engage with, and build contacts with, their own faith community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities.
The Free Church Chaplain will be required to carry the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Act as faith advisor in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested.
Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship study and religious programmes.
Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice.
Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers.
Desirable:
Experience working with diverse faith and social community groups.
Previous experience in a prison, chaplaincy, or similar environment.
Familiarity with fundraising activities.
Experience working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Whilst the ideal candidate would fit into the above points, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!
For more information and to apply for the post, please visit HERE.
For eligibility to become a Free Church Prison Chaplain, please visit HERE.