Multi Faith Coordinator

Job title: Multi Faith Coordinator

Department: Student Advice & Wellbeing

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: 7

Salary: £42,517.57 to £49,676.57 pro-rata inclusive of London Allowance (This salary will be pro-rata to 21 per week)

Location: Bloomsbury

Hours: 21 per week 

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The Student Advice & Wellbeing team sits within the Student Academic Services directorate. The department is comprised of a number of specialists across various areas and is where our Multi-Faith Chaplaincy team are based. Student Advice & Wellbeing are often the first port of call for students in need of mental health support, disability support, immigration & finance advice, accommodation allocation and multi-faith support.

About the Role

The Multi Faith Coordinator looks after and directs a team of chaplains delivering faith-based support, spiritual awareness and activities to the SOAS community. The team provide 1:1 pastoral support to students and staff, run group workshops, run events during faith based celebrations as well as work closely with the wider Student Advice & Wellbeing team to ensure that students are looked after well and are linked in with other relevant support services where necessary. The post holder will guide activities and will support chaplains in the undertaking of their ministries at SOAS as well as undertaking line management duties and looking to expand the reach of the team. They will contribute to the work of the Student Advice & Wellbeing department alongside galvanising and developing the Multi Faith Chaplaincy team and service.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply: 

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement

Closing date: 9th February 2025                   

Interviews to be held: 20th -21st February 2025

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact HR Contact Form | SOAS.

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.