St Giles is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years, we have worked with people impacted by poverty, violence & exploitation and the justice system to build a positive future.
We are the right people, in the right place, at the right time to ensure people can build their own pathway to a positive future. We do this because we believe we all should have the opportunity for a better tomorrow.
We are now a national organisation, working across England and Wales, and with a turnover of around £17 million. As we deliver our ambitious five-year strategy, we are determined to continue growing our reach, our impact, and our ability to change lives through empathy, trust and opportunity.
We deliver 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.
Lived experience is in our DNA. Our approach trains and employs people with lived experience to deliver credible services alongside amplifying their voices to influence wider change. We pioneered this approach and continue to advocate for its adoption and mainstreaming across the wider sector.
It provides a framework and lens through which internal activities, policies and processes and external services are developed and identified. It ensures that we understand the people that we support, the issues that they face and what works to help.
Who We’re Looking For
At St Giles, we’re looking for people who share our belief in the power of change. You don’t necessarily need to have worked in the charity or criminal justice sector before; we welcome people from a range of backgrounds and with transferable skills. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and commitment to inclusion and equality. We want colleagues who are:
- Motivated by helping others realise their potential
- Inspired by working as part of a diverse and inclusive team
- Driven to use their skills to make a positive social impact
We especially welcome applications from people with lived experience, as this perspective strengthens our services and keeps our work authentic, informed, and impactful.
