King's College London seeks a Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia to join its Waterloo Campus in a groundbreaking dual role. This position combines pastoral chaplaincy services with university-wide advisory leadership on Islamophobia prevention and response.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive pastoral care to Muslim students and staff, and serve as an inclusive spiritual resource for all members of the university community
- Lead Islamic religious life across campus, managing Muslim prayer facilities at all locations
- Advise senior leadership on religious accommodations and cultural sensitivity for Islamic observances (Ramadan, Eid, daily prayers)
- Serve as the principal subject matter expert on Islamophobia, delivering high-level briefings to executive meetings
- Collaborate with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and Student Support teams to develop and deliver university-wide Islamophobia awareness training
- Build and maintain relationships with Islamic agencies and community leaders
- Support incident response on Islamophobia matters affecting the university community
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Deep understanding of Islam and its diverse practice traditions
- Demonstrated ability to address and advise on Islamophobia in higher education settings
- Skilled in confidential listening and spiritual care with clear professional boundaries
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive briefing capability
- Proven experience in multi-faith environments with strong cross-faith relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage empathetically with a diverse student population
- Experience balancing academic freedom principles with community safety considerations
- Strong teamwork and fast-paced environment adaptability
- Experience delivering cultural literacy and awareness training
Desirable Qualifications:
- Postgraduate qualification or recognized training in Islamic Studies or related field
- Accredited chaplaincy, counseling, or mental health first aid training
- Conflict mediation or restorative justice experience in multi-faith contexts
- Knowledge of UK higher education regulatory and social landscape
- Track record leading social cohesion initiatives
What's Offered:
- Part-time position (28 hours per week)
- Indefinite contract
- Salary: £36,024.80–£42,011.20 per annum (including London Weighting)
- Based at Waterloo Campus, King's College London
- Application Timeline: Closing date: 21 October 2026. Interviews expected 2–3 November 2026.
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Muslim Chaplain and Advisor on Islamophobia Hate employer: King's College London
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