Lead Chaplain, Black Country sites

Reference: COR74

22.5 hours/3 days per week

Salary: £13.59 per hour / £15,900.30 per annum

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’re 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 before starting the role.

Closing Date:
27^th October 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete the YMCA BCG application form as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. We do not accept CV’s. (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.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

* A Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010