About

• Pagan Chaplain
• HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter, ST14 8XR
• Part-Time (1 day per week – either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday), Permanent

• Are you someone who finds purpose in compassion, dignity, and walking alongside others through moments of change?
• Do you believe in every person’s potential to grow and transform – no matter their past?
• At Serco, we’re offering a meaningful opportunity for a Pagan Chaplain at HMP Dovegate, a Category B men’s prison in Staffordshire. This isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. It’s about being a presence of care, integrity, and hope for those navigating one of the most challenging chapters of their lives.
• Use your belief system and skills to help create a supportive environment where dignity, respect, and rehabilitation can thrive.

This role is for you if you

• Want to support personal change and moral reflection in others.
• Are committed to values like empathy, fairness, and spiritual care rooted in Pagan traditions.
• Believe that supporting someone at their lowest can help them rise to something greater.
• You’ll be part of a friendly, diverse and inclusive multi-faith team, supporting individuals in prison to reconnect with purpose and rebuild their lives through reflection, community, and ethical engagement. You’ll also build bridges with your wider Pagan community to support the resettlement journey of individuals as they prepare for life beyond custody.

What you’ll be doing

• Offering pastoral care, emotional support, and spiritual guidance to prisoners, colleagues, and their families when requested.
• Leading rituals, seasonal observances, reflective gatherings, and one-to-one support rooted in Pagan belief systems.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure chaplaincy is inclusive, accessible, and available to all.
• Supporting those in crisis, helping individuals navigate grief, guilt, and major life transitions.
• Promoting awareness of Pagan practices and coordinating recognition of key festivals and events within the prison.
• Building links with external Pagan communities to support resettlement and spiritual growth.
• Helping shape the future of prison chaplaincy through innovation, compassion, and belief in rehabilitation.
• Contributing to chaplaincy administration and record-keeping, and supporting both the Main Prison and Therapeutic Community areas of HMP Dovegate.

What you will need to do the role

• Recognition as a practising Pagan or endorsement as a Pagan faith adviser, including relevant credentials or qualifications.
• Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including regular engagement with the wider Pagan community or endorsing body.
• Experience in pastoral care, chaplaincy, or similar spiritual support roles - ideally within custodial or complex environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a calm and compassionate approach.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations and support individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate records.
• A collaborative approach to team working and policy development.

• Why Serco
• A place you can make an impact: You’ll be delivering essential support to people whose lives are at a turning point, with the potential to make a real and lasting difference.
• A place you can count on: From learning opportunities to career progression, Serco offers a world of pathways to develop your career in public service.
• A place for you: We are a diverse and passionate team working together in a supportive, inclusive environment. You'll have access to training, development, and a network of professionals who value your contribution.

What we offer

• Up to 6% employer-matched pension
• Access to a benefits portal for high-street, leisure and dining discounts
• Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs, and more
• A wealth of career development and training opportunities to suit your future aspirations, including role-specific training, leadership coaching, and formal study.
• A culture that values integrity, inclusion, and your personal growth
• A little bit about us
• At Serco, we’re a fast-growing company, serving governments around the globe. Our work spans a wide range of sectors including Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We’re committed to delivering, improving and redesigning public services for the benefit of everyone, guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.

• Our inclusive recruitment process: We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, a Disability Confident Leader, and a top three Great British Employer of Veterans, championing fair access to employment and equal opportunities for all. As such we’ll make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment.

• As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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• If this sounds like the kind of work you were meant to do, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to begin your journey.

• All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.