Job Description

The role of Executive Director of Corporate Resources at St Giles Trust involves strategic leadership and operational management of finance, IT, central services, and compliance. The position supports the CEO and Board in achieving the charity's mission of empowering disadvantaged individuals. Key requirements include financial expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsible to:

CEO

Responsible for:

4 Direct Reports (20+ total reports)

Hours:

Full Time, 35 hours per week

Grade:

Executive Director

Location:

Hybrid with 1 - 2 days per week in London (Camberwell) and some occasional travel

Holiday:

30 days + bank and statutory holidays (pro-rated if part time)

Salary:

89,000 per annum (inclusive of London weighting)
Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

Application Deadline:

Monday, 26th January 2026 at 9.00am

Interview date:

Wednesday 4th February 2026




Please note this role requires a Basic DBS Check
St Giles Trust is a Charity helping people facing severe disadvantage to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need. We help them to become positive contributors to local communities and wider society. We passionately believe everybody is capable of changing their lives. Our mission is we empower people to overcome injustices for themselves, their families and their local communities - we achieve this through offering support from someone who has been there. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work.

Role

Outline

As Executive Director of Corporate Resources, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Finance, IT, Central Services (including property & facilities, Health and Safety and Office Management), Data Protection/Information Security, procurement and contract management. You will play a key role in supporting the CEO, Board, and Leadership Team to deliver the charity's vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership.

(1) Key Deliverables

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Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on policy and strategic decisions relating to Corporate Resources Leading and managing the Finance function, ensuring robust financial planning, management, reporting, and compliance. Overseeing the internal IT team, IT strategy and outsourced IT provision, ensuring technology meets organisational needs and information security standards. Leading Central Services, including property and facilities management, administration, procurement, and health & safety compliance. Ensuring effective data protection and information security practices across the organisation. Developing and embedding a culture of business partnering, customer focus, and continuous improvement. Providing timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support strategic decision-making. Leading major projects and programmes, including financial sustainability initiatives. Managing and developing staff effectively to build a high performing corporate resources team. Flexibility adapting to changing requirements and organisational priorities. Upholding confidentiality and security of information in line with organisational policies Ensuring that confidentiality and security of information is maintained in accordance with our Confidentiality, Data Protection, IT and Security policies. Promoting sustainable working practices and reducing the environmental impact of St Giles work. Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to St Giles values and to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Demonstrates a strong understanding of St Giles approach to employing and developing lived experience including how it is applied in line with our values.

(2) Person specification

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Please use the points outlined below to show how you meet the requirements of the role by addressing each of three person specification areas: 1) Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications 2) Skills 3) Personal Qualities.

Experience,

Knowledge

&

Qualifications

Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Significant experience in leading finance teams in a complex organisation, ideally within the charity or public sector with income in excess of 20m per annum. Experience managing multiple income streams (e.g. Grants, contracts including statutory funding, donations). Experience managing and ensuring effective cost recovery in a complex and competitive funding environment. Proven track record of leading corporate services functions (finance, IT, property, facilities, admin). Experience in strategic project and programme management. Strong understanding of property management, health & safety, and risk. Ability to influence and advise senior colleagues and Board members. Experience driving transformational and cultural change. Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and external. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Governance experience, including Board reporting and recommendations.

Skills

&

Abilities

Empowering leader with strong management and team development skills. Solution-focused approach to problem-solving. Commercial mindset with ability to link strategy to performance and manage ROI. Sound judgement and decision-making skills. Strategic thinker able to translate strategy into operational goals. Strong analytical skills, able to interpret data and provide evidence-based recommendations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work proactively and collaboratively as part of a team.

Personal

Qualities

It is important to us to have kind, flexible, adaptable, and empathic individuals within the team. Therefore, your contribution to the organisation should be one that supports creating an inclusive and safe environment. You will consciously aim to use your position within the organisation for the enablement of others by creating a collaborative, empowering, respectful, and inspiring environment where people look forward to coming to work.


In addition, the success candidate will:

Have an interest in and commitment to the long-term success and development of St Giles Be flexible and adaptable Act as a role model for the organisation with integrity and a demonstrable commitment to upholding professional standards Demonstrate passion and approach all work in an enthusiastic way

(3) About Us

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In St Giles, 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, nonresponsive, or 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 for the vacancy.

Ready to Apply?

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1. Download the application form.
2. Complete the application form, including the personal statement in relation to the job description.
3. Once completed, please return it by email to humanresources@stgilestrust.org.uk. Please include the Job Title and Job Code in your email subject.
4. The deadline for this job application is

Monday, 26th January 2026 at 9.00am.

Application Form

This job description is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role.