Chaplain

Joining the Royal Navy as a Logistics and Personnel Chaplain means becoming a vital member of any Naval or Commando unit. You’ll have a unique congregation, made up of 30,000 men and women from all walks of life. You could be a practitioner of any faith, or have none, but you’ll need to be a friend, adviser, and spiritual guide to all in a multi-faith environment. You’ll be there for whoever needs you to be, and your congregation – and crewmates – will need a unique type of support.

• Just as in civilian life, you’ll visit, preach and teach, providing pastoral care, officiating at services and ceremonial events.
• With no rank of your own, you share that of the person you’re talking with, from Rear Admiral to the most junior rating. 
• Develop a wide range of new skills through military training, including firefighting and first aid. You’ll need to apply these skills in operational environments, as well as on exercises.
• Travel the world, giving crucial guidance to serving personnel and their families. The work you do when mobilised will make a vital contribution to protecting our nations interests. 

• Initial earnings of £54,000
• 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
• Extra allowances for days spent at sea
• Free medical and dental care
• Membership of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme
• Travel all over the world 
  
   

Qualifications you'll gain

• The opportunity to study for a PGCE or Masters degree
• The opportunity to attend Staff College

Skills you'll develop

• Communication skills working with Navy personnel, from a variety of faith and belief traditions
• Gain experience working with young people
  
   
  
  
   

• Aged 26 to 48
• You need 2-3 years post-accreditation professional experience (full-time or equivalent)  and qualify as a minister of religion or belief leader. There is a requirement to have significant experience of working as a chaplain (or equivalent, e.g. an ordained pastoral leadership role) to be considered suitable for Regular Service
• You will need to be currently working as an accredited chaplain or qualified religious or belief leader with one of the following faith or belief communities: Christian, Hindu, Humanist or Non-Religious, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and currently engaged with them at the point of application
• You must be a United Kingdom national, or Commonwealth citizen, or Dual National
• A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28
• Minimum height of 145cm
• Able to pass the Royal Naval Fitness Test (RNFT)
• Hold a full and valid UK Driving Licence

• Proven track record of excellent people skills and ability to engage with young people
• Understanding of the rigours of Naval life
• Ability to work individually, as an autonomous practitioner, without the structure and direct support of your faith or belief community
• Physically fit and mentally resilient and ready for the challenge
•  Ability to work as part of a diverse multi-faith and belief team