Multi-Faith Lead Chaplain

About the role

Wiltshire Police is seeking a part‑time Multi‑Faith Lead Chaplain (15 hours per week) to provide confidential spiritual and pastoral support to officers, staff and their families. The role is central to the force’s wellbeing strategy, offering impartial care to people of all faiths and none while guiding a volunteer chaplaincy team.

Key responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with officers and staff to deliver meaningful pastoral and wellbeing support.
• Provide impartial, confidential spiritual and pastoral care to individuals and families.
• Lead, manage and develop a multi‑faith team of volunteer chaplains.
• Offer strategic guidance on ethical, moral, faith and wellbeing matters to senior leaders.
• Coordinate chaplaincy responses during major incidents and support community recovery.
• Collaborate with faith groups, partners and community organisations.
• Promote awareness of chaplaincy services across the force.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legislation and force policy.

Required profile

• Recognised training, education or ordination in pastoral care, chaplaincy or ministerial practice, with substantial experience delivering pastoral care.
• Significant leadership experience within a faith or belief organisation.
• Experience in a caring, support‑focused role.
• Proven ability to lead teams or coordinate large‑scale volunteer initiatives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a respected public service.
• Supportive, inclusive work environment that values courage, compassion and dedication.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.