Muslim Chaplain

Sodexo is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Muslim Chaplain to work at HMP YOI Bronzefield. The Muslim Chaplain will be a key member of the Chaplaincy Team, providing pastoral support and faith-specific care to both prisoners and staff at HMP Bronzefield.

Main Responsibilities

1. Plan and lead worship and faith-specific meetings
2. Provide pastoral care and crisis support to prisoners
3. Support Chaplaincy volunteers in their roles
4. Coordinate services from contractors and volunteers
5. Collaborate with other Chaplains and the Managing Chaplain to maintain worship facilities
6. Inform the prison community of religious events and organize support

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

1. Able to work flexibly and creatively with strong planning, organisational, and record-keeping skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, and the ability to produce regular reports.
2. Skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with local communities, faith groups, staff at all levels, fellow Chaplains, prison visitors, and volunteers.
3. Confident in engaging with, targeting, and recruiting from various community groups.
4. Proficient in public speaking, leading groups, delivering programmes, and conducting corporate acts of worship.
5. Able to perform all spoken aspects of the role confidently in English or Welsh (if specified in Wales).

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Accreditation/Registration

1. In-depth knowledge of Islam, ideally with a recognised graduate-level qualification in Islamic Studies.
2. Minimum of three years’ proven experience as an Imam, including worship delivery, group work, and pastoral care.
3. Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Muslim Adviser at Chaplaincy HQ (required prior to appointment).

Desirable

1. Experience working with diverse faith and community groups.
2. Experience within a prison setting.
3. Background in a Chaplaincy Team (e.g., prison, hospital, education) or other prison departments.
4. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
5. Experience in fundraising.

Package Description

Salary up to £33,029.24 per annum - depending on experience.

£29,300.00 per annum plus £3,729.24 London Weighting per annum.

Working Hours - 37.50 hours (Regular Monday – Friday pattern)

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future; we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!