Anglican Chaplain

Job Introduction

Join Sodexo at HMP Peterborough and make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a dedicated Anglican Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy team at HMP Peterborough. In this role, you will provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and faith-based support to prisoners, staff, and their families. You will play a vital role in maintaining the well-being of the prison community, delivering compassionate ministry in line with PSI 51 on Pastoral Care, and supporting chaplaincy operations across the establishment.

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Main Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and faith-based support to prisoners, staff, and their families, including crisis intervention and mentoring chaplains or volunteers.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate worship, prayer, study groups, and faith-specific programmes, ensuring accessible chaplaincy services.
• Contribute to policy development, training programmes, and continuous improvement of chaplaincy services, including Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
• Collaborate with chaplaincy colleagues and external faith communities to maintain facilities, deliver services, and coordinate religious events.
• Manage administrative duties, data collection, and reporting to support effective chaplaincy operations.
• Maintain personal spiritual development and support the establishment in the absence of the Managing Chaplain, actively participating in meetings and processes such as ACCT.

Please see the attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• An ordained member of the Anglican Communion (or churches under the Porvoo and Meissen Agreements) with a minimum of three years in Holy Orders.
• Holds formal endorsement via a License from the Diocesan Bishop (evidence required prior to appointment).
• Confident in delivering all spoken aspects of the role in English, including pastoral care, ministry, and leadership.
• Demonstrates strong competencies in decision-making, communication, service management, safety, and caring for others.
• Committed to upholding PSI 51 on Pastoral Care, ministering effectively to all residents of the faith, and maintaining high standards in all assigned responsibilities.
• Successful candidates will be required to undertake Enhanced Level 2 & CTC (processed via site VCP).

Package Description

• £20,716.80 (pro-rata)
• Variable working days per week; Sunday attendance is mandatory

Working with Sodexo

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You will belong in a company and team that values you, allows you to act with purpose, and helps you thrive in your own way.

We offer 20+ benefits including a Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing emotional, legal, and financial support.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. Operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily, we provide a unique combination of On-Site Services, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to providing equal opportunities and supporting all employees to fulfil their potential.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!