Lead Chaplain
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.59 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | WV2 1BJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA BCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | COR75 |
Summary
22.5 hours per week across 3 days - £13.59 per hour / £15,900.30 per annum - Location: YMCA City Gateway, and other YMCA locations across the Black Country and Staffordshire Borders
YMCA Black Country Group is seeking a passionate and visionary Lead Chaplain to help support young people and communities across the Black Country. This is more than a job—it’s bringing light into places of challenge, and offering spiritual and pastoral support to staff, residents and service users from all walks of life and from all faiths and none. As Lead Chaplain, you will lead and grow a team of volunteer chaplains, develop creative and context-sensitive chaplaincy programmes, and be a consistent, visible presence across our settings. You will be part of a national movement of YMCA chaplains committed to expressing the Christian faith in action, in a way that is inclusive, compassionate, sensitive and relevant to today’s world. We are looking for someone with a deep personal commitment to the Christian faith*, strong pastoral experience, and the ability to inspire and equip others. If you’re ready to step into a role where faith meets frontline impact—this could be the opportunity God is calling you to!
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase based on length of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
It is required that the successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date:
28th November 2025
We will interview suitable applicants as and when received and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date. Please complete the YMCA BCG application form as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. We do not accept CVs. You can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
* A Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010
YMCA Black Country Group is seeking a passionate and visionary Lead Chaplain to help support young people and communities across the Black Country. This is more than a job—it’s bringing light into places of challenge, and offering spiritual and pastoral support to staff, residents and service users from all walks of life and from all faiths and none. As Lead Chaplain, you will lead and grow a team of volunteer chaplains, develop creative and context-sensitive chaplaincy programmes, and be a consistent, visible presence across our settings. You will be part of a national movement of YMCA chaplains committed to expressing the Christian faith in action, in a way that is inclusive, compassionate, sensitive and relevant to today’s world. We are looking for someone with a deep personal commitment to the Christian faith*, strong pastoral experience, and the ability to inspire and equip others. If you’re ready to step into a role where faith meets frontline impact—this could be the opportunity God is calling you to!
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase based on length of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
It is required that the successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date:
28th November 2025
We will interview suitable applicants as and when received and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date. Please complete the YMCA BCG application form as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. We do not accept CVs. You can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
* A Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010