St Giles Trust

3 job(s) at St Giles Trust

St Giles Trust
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
PEW-252 Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons? Do you have experience of engaging successfully with challenging people such as people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Personal Wellbeing Coach to join us and help to oversee the delivery of Personal Wellbeing services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment. The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty. St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. As a result, we have been awarded contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing Services for North and South Wales. These services will involve a range of support to community offenders and prison leavers including families, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle and associates and social inclusion (including meet at the gates). About this exciting opportunity Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison. You will undertake assessment and action planning with individual service users, create a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users, plus deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards achievement of prescribed outcomes. We will also count on you to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies, including probation, prisons, partners, and others who will assist in achieving prescribed outcomes for service users, ensuring you work towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales. Using agreed CRM databases and recording all activity relating to caseload and providing updates and reports are also key duties. What we are looking for Experience working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the aims of a project L3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent The ability to assess clients needs and provide tailored, client-led support through action planning and interventions involving advice, guidance, advocacy, and coaching An ability to work sensitively with clients applying trauma-informed strategies Impressive IT, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult DBS checks In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. Closing date: 9am 02 February 2026. Interview date: The position is subject to rolling recruitment. Interviews will be conducted once a suitable applicant is identified, after which the vacancy will be closed.
St Giles Trust
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Hybrid working London based (1 2 days per week in Head Office, plus occasional external meetings across England and Wales) About the role St Giles is delivering an ambitious Voluntary Fundraising Strategy for , focused on diversifying income and growing voluntary fundraising by 15% across restricted and unrestricted streams . We are looking for an experienced and creative New Partnerships Manager to play a key role in achieving this ambition. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate corporate fundraiser with a strong track record of securing new income and managing five and six-figure partnerships. You will lead on developing our corporate partnerships portfolio, identifying and securing new partners while building long-term, strategically aligned relationships. The role has responsibility for delivering £1m per year in corporate income and offers significant scope to shape and grow our partnerships approach. Key responsibilities Corporate partnerships & new business Contribute to and deliver a three-year corporate fundraising strategy with the ambition to raise £1 million annually Develop and implement a new business and communications strategy aligned to St Giles core pillars: Poverty, Justice, and Violence & Exploitation Identify and engage local and regional corporate partners across England and Wales Build and manage a strong corporate partnerships pipeline, securing new partnerships through proactive relationship-building and high-quality proposals Lead negotiations and manage senior-level stakeholder relationships Partnership management & growth Work closely with the Partnerships Manager to onboard new partnerships, establishing clear objectives, targets and ways of working Oversee account management of new and existing partnerships where required, supporting retention and income growth Expand and develop our corporate engagement offer, including event sponsorship, payroll giving, gifts in kind, volunteering and other non-financial support Design and deliver engaging volunteering and challenge event opportunities to maximise corporate engagement Collaboration, impact & finance Represent St Giles at corporate and partnership events, delivering compelling cause engagement opportunities Work with Service Managers and the Data and Impact teams to produce high-quality proposals, reporting and impact communications Collaborate with Finance to set, manage and review annual corporate income budgets Work with Service Managers to develop service delivery models and budgets to support funding applications Organisational responsibilities Maintain confidentiality and data security in line with Data Protection, IT and Security policies Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of work Demonstrate commitment to St Giles lived experience approach and values Support sustainable working practices and environmental responsibility About you Experience & knowledge At least two years experience in a corporate fundraising environment Proven track record of securing and/or managing five-figure partnerships or grants Experience using fundraising databases Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies Strong understanding of fundraising best practice, GDPR and regulatory requirements Knowledge of anti-discriminatory working practices Skills & abilities Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to produce compelling proposals, reports and external communications Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently to meet deadlines Strategic thinker with the creativity to develop innovative partnership opportunities Strong organisational and event-management skills Advanced IT skills including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Canva Personal qualities We are looking for someone who is kind, flexible, adaptable and empathetic, and who actively contributes to a collaborative, inclusive and supportive working environment. You will also: Demonstrate commitment to the long-term success of St Giles Be adaptable and willing to take on ad hoc tasks when required Act with integrity and professionalism Show a positive attitude towards lived experience models Champion the values and ethos of St Giles Trust Our values Positively Empowering Persistently Supportive Flexibly Creative Proactively Empathic Actively Inclusive Clearly Communicating Closing date: Wednesday, 4th February 2026 at 9.00am Interview date: Wednesday, 11th February 2026 A Basic DBS check is required for this role. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
St Giles Trust
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Hybrid working London based (1 2 days per week in Head Office, plus occasional external meetings) About the role St Giles is entering an exciting new phase with an ambitious Voluntary Fundraising Strategy for . We are looking for a talented and driven Fundraising Manager to play a central role in delivering this strategy and helping us: Diversify our income generation model Increase voluntary income by 15% across restricted and unrestricted funding This role has a strong focus on Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving and Legacy , with responsibility for managing and growing income across these streams. You will be an excellent relationship builder, confident engaging senior stakeholders and equally comfortable writing high-quality funding applications for five and six-figure grants. You will manage a fundraising income budget of approximately £2.2m , working collaboratively across teams to maximise impact and income. Key responsibilities Trusts & Foundations Lead on Trusts & Foundations applications and relationship management, working with the Trusts & Foundations Officer and Head of Voluntary Fundraising to raise £2m per year Develop and deliver high-quality written applications, presentations and pitches for 5, 6 and 7-figure funding opportunities Provide excellent stewardship to funders, including reporting, meetings, visits and events Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to produce strong funding bids Work collaboratively with frontline teams to develop service delivery models and budgets Identify innovative ways to grow unrestricted income Individual Giving & Legacy Manage and deliver the Individual Giving and Legacy strategy Grow income through single and regular giving appeals Work with the Communications team to develop and launch two national or local fundraising appeals per year Identify and engage Ambassadors and Patrons to increase reach and impact Campaigns, systems & finance Manage appeals, campaigns and events raising £200,000 per year across Individual Giving, Appeals and Legacy Maintain accurate records and reporting using ETapestry , ensuring GDPR compliance Manage multiple fundraising platforms (e.g. Enthuse, PayPal Giving, Payroll Giving) and continuously improve systems and processes Work closely with Finance to set, monitor and review budgets Organisational responsibilities Uphold confidentiality, data protection and IT security policies Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of work Demonstrate commitment to St Giles lived experience approach and values Support sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices Represent St Giles at fundraising and community events About you Experience & knowledge At least two years experience working in a charity fundraising environment Proven track record of securing and/or managing five-figure grants Experience managing fundraising databases Experience planning and delivering fundraising appeals Strong understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practice Knowledge of anti-discriminatory working practices Skills & abilities Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to write compelling, audience-focused applications and reports Highly organised, proactive and able to work to deadlines Strategic thinker with creative ideas to engage donors Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Canva Personal qualities We are looking for someone who is kind, flexible, empathetic and collaborative. You will contribute to creating an inclusive, safe and empowering workplace where people feel valued and supported. You will also: Show commitment to the long-term success of St Giles Be adaptable and willing to take on ad hoc tasks when needed Act with integrity and professionalism Demonstrate a positive attitude towards lived experience models Respect and champion the values and ethos of St Giles Our values Positively Empowering Persistently Supportive Flexibly Creative Proactively Empathic Actively Inclusive Clearly Communicating Closing date: 4 February 2026 Interview Date: 12 February 2026 A Basic DBS check is required for this role. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.