Safeguarding Trustee
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- Employer:
- St Giles Trust
- Location:
- UK-wide
- Salary:
- Voluntary Trustee role. Reasonable expenses reimbursed.
- Closing date:
- Monday 31st August 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe135286
Description
Time Commitment: Approximately 10-15 days per year
Help shape a future where everyone has the opportunity for a better tomorrow.
St Giles is a leading national charity working with people affected by poverty, violence, exploitation and involvement in the criminal justice system. Through our pioneering lived experience model, we support people facing some of society's most complex challenges to build positive futures and create lasting change.
Every year, St Giles supports more than 16,000 people across the UK. Our work delivers significant social impact and continues to influence practice and policy nationally. As we embark on the next phase of our development, we are seeking to appoint six new Trustees to help shape our future direction and strengthen our Board.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring strategic expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance and Audit
- Income Generation and Fundraising
- Safeguarding
- Impact, Policy and Influencing
- Charity Growth, Transformation and Organisational Development
- Lived Experience and Community Voice
Whether you are an experienced non-executive or considering your first Trustee appointment, we would love to hear from individuals who share our values, believe in the power of lived experience and can contribute strategic insight, constructive challenge and sound judgement.
About You
You will bring:
- A commitment to the mission and values of St Giles.
- Strategic thinking and strong judgement.
- The ability to influence, support and challenge effectively.
- Experience in your chosen area of expertise.
- A commitment to inclusion, equity and safeguarding.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performing Board.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is a strength at St Giles. We are committed to building a Board that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from people with a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences.
We particularly encourage applications from people from the global majority, disabled people, neurodivergent people and individuals who are currently underrepresented in governance roles.
Time Commitment
The Board currently meets five times a year, plus an annual strategy day. From 2027, the Board will move to a schedule of four meetings per year. Trustees are also expected to serve on at least one Board committee, which currently meets five times annually and will shift to four, primarily online. Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term.
Join Us
This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to help shape the future of a charity that transforms lives every day. If you share our belief that everyone deserves the opportunity for a better tomorrow, we'd love to hear from you.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com