Muslim Chaplain

This is an opportunity for a part-time (21 hours -3 days a week) Muslim Chaplain which must include Friday. The job holder will lead the Friday Prayer and a study group and will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding of other faith/beliefs as part of a multi-faith/belief chaplaincy team.

Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description. Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2023) Muslim:
• Hold a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at 'Alimiyyah / graduate level.
Or
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Islam at an equivalent level.
• Be proficient in Tajweed (correct pronunciation of Arabic).
• Have demonstrable knowledge of the different schools of thought and denominations within Islam and be willing to help in, encourage interest in, and facilitate practice of those schools and denominations when required by
different segments of the congregation.
• Formal endorsement by the candidate's faith community - through HMPPS Muslim Faith and Belief Adviser in Chaplaincy and Faith Services at headquarters. Evidence required before appointment.

Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 12th November 2026

486496

Other

HMPPS Band 5

Permanent

Other

Job share, Part-time

1

This position is based at HM PRISON HUNTERCOMBE HENLEY-ON-THAMES, RG9 5SB

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• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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