Job Description

Location

Egham

Post Type

Variable Hours

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 13 November 2025

Reference

1025-266

Right to work:

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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 who 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.


This role will be carried out on a voluntary basis with the hours adaptable to the postholder's working schedule. It is an occupational requirement that the appointed Chaplain be a practicing Hindu belonging to a worshipping community.


We are searching for an Associate Chaplain who is committed to co-operative, constructive, and positive dialogue with other faiths. They will be a vibrant and enthusiastic person to help develop Hindu faith and worship on campus, to offer pastoral care, to be a strong, visible, and unifying presence on campus and to build and foster healthy community through outreach activity.


Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to equality and inclusivity, experience of innovatively and openly working with other faiths, and an understanding of the diversity of our community.


Our students and staff represent a diverse range of backgrounds and the University places immense importance on ensuring harmony and open communication on our multi-religious and multicultural campuses in Egham and London. The University is strengthened by our diverse, multicultural community and Associate Chaplains will embrace and enjoy the opportunities this brings. Our staff work within our EDI framework, to ensure that others abide by it, and to reflect our University Values of being Daring, Innovative, Open and Respectful in all they do.


We are a University of social purpose, creating positive change, for what matters - for our students, for society and for the world. The University is committed to promoting inclusivity and equality for all students and staff regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital or parental status, dependents, disability, sexual orientations, religion, political belief, or social origins.


In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

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

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


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

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our

Equality and Diversity Intranet page

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