Chaplain

Job role

• 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

Pay and benefits

• A starting salary of £57,642
• 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, who may have no church back
• Gain experience working with young people