Coordinating Faith Leader

Job Title: Coordinating Faith Leader

Hours of work: 18.5 hours

FTE: 0.5 FTE

Band: Band 4

Full time Equivalent (FTE) Salary: £33,662 to £37,369 (FTE)

Actual Salary (part time): £16,831 to £18,684

Tenure: Permanent

About the Post

The University of Suffolk is appointing to a new Coordinating Faith Leader role to lead and develop our evolving multi-faith provision. Primarily based at the Ipswich campus, this is an exciting opportunity to shape an inclusive service that supports the spiritual, pastoral, and emotional wellbeing of students and staff from all faith backgrounds and none.

We welcome applications from candidates of any faith tradition, belief background, or no faith affiliation, provided you can demonstrate the experience, credibility and commitment required to lead an inclusive multi-faith service.

You will:

• Lead the University's faith, belief, and spiritual support provision.
• Coordinate a network of volunteer chaplains and faith advisors.
• Provide pastoral support to students and staff during both everyday challenges and times of crisis.
• Build strong relationships with local faith and belief communities.
• Deliver activities, events and initiatives that foster inclusion, understanding and belonging across our diverse university community.

About You

• Significant experience providing pastoral, spiritual or belief-based support in a multi-faith and multicultural setting.
• Experience working with adults and supporting individuals through complex or sensitive situations.
• Experience leading volunteers, community groups or similar teams.
• The confidence to engage respectfully with people of all faiths, beliefs, and worldviews, including those with no religious affiliation.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and Adult Barred List check.

Join us and help shape a welcoming, inclusive, and compassionate campus community for everyone.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026

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Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.