Associate Hindu Chaplain

Overview

Voluntary role – Variable Hours, Permanent

Applications are invited for the voluntary role of Associate Hindu Chaplain working within the Directorate of Student Life at Royal Holloway University of London. The Associate Hindu Chaplain will work collaboratively and supportively within the University Chaplaincy Team – a well-supported interfaith staff team made up of Anglican, Catholic, Muslim and Jewish Chaplains and a Co-ordinator. Collectively they work with other faith groups and student faith societies to benefit student and staff life on campus.

Responsibilities and expectations

• Work collaboratively within the University Chaplaincy Team to develop Hindu faith and worship on campus.
• Offer pastoral care and be a strong, visible, and unifying presence on campus.
• Build and foster a healthy community through outreach activity and engagement with student faith societies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to cooperative, constructive, and positive dialogue with other faiths.
• Contribute to an inclusive campus environment by upholding equality and community harmony.

What we are looking for

• A practicing Hindu belonging to a worshipping community (occupational requirement).
• Commitment to equality and inclusivity.
• Experience of innovatively and openly working with other faiths and an understanding of the diversity of the university community.

About the university and environment

Our students and staff represent a diverse range of backgrounds. The university values harmony, open communication on our multi-religious and multicultural campuses in Egham and London. Staff work within our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) framework and reflect the University Values of being Daring, Innovative, Open and Respectful in all they do.

Benefits and terms

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of eyesight testing
• Free parking

Location

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated on a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Application details

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 1025-266

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed