Chief Operating Officer, ST GILES TRUST

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St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years the charity has supported people who have been held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse or the criminal justice system, helping them transform their lives and build a positive future.

Operating across England and Wales from offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, St Giles Trust delivers life‑changing services through three key pillars of work:

  • Poverty: Tackling the root causes of poverty, providing both emergency relief and long‑term support to help people move towards independence and employment.
  • Violence & Exploitation: Supporting those affected by violence, abuse, and exploitation, and preventing future harm through credible, empathetic intervention.
  • Justice System: Helping people in prison and in the community to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild their lives, and access positive opportunities.

The majority of the team has lived experience of the issues their clients face, which informs the charity’s compassionate support. Independent research has shown that for every £1 invested in St Giles’ work, society benefits by £10.

Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Finance, IT, Governance & Safeguarding, Central Services (including property & facilities, health and safety and office management), data protection / information security, procurement and contract management. The role is key to supporting the CEO, Board and Leadership Team to deliver the charity’s vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership.

The St Giles Trust are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. They especially welcome applications from people with Lived Experience, as this perspective strengthens their services and keeps their work authentic, informed and impactful.

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St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years the charity has supported people who have been held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse or the criminal justice system, helping them transform their lives and build a positive future.

Operating across England and Wales from offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, St Giles Trust delivers life‑changing services through three key pillars of work:

  • Poverty: Tackling the root causes of poverty, providing both emergency relief and long‑term support to help people move towards independence and employment.
  • Violence & Exploitation: Supporting those affected by violence, abuse, and exploitation, and preventing future harm through credible, empathetic intervention.
  • Justice System: Helping people in prison and in the community to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild their lives, and access positive opportunities.

The majority of the team has lived experience of the issues their clients face, which informs the charity’s compassionate support. Independent research has shown that for every £1 invested in St Giles’ work, society benefits by £10.

Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Finance, IT, Governance & Safeguarding, Central Services (including property & facilities, health and safety and office management), data protection / information security, procurement and contract management. The role is key to supporting the CEO, Board and Leadership Team to deliver the charity’s vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership.

The St Giles Trust are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. They especially welcome applications from people with Lived Experience, as this perspective strengthens their services and keeps their work authentic, informed and impactful.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026