Executive Director of People

St Giles Trust; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Giles Trust, a leading social justice charity in the UK, is seeking an Executive Director of People to elevate workplace excellence. This vital role focuses on nurturing top talent and fostering a high-energy, people-centric culture, working collaboratively with the Executive Team to drive organisational success.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Leave Allowance

Staff Pension

Flexible Working Arrangements

Mentoring Programme

Access to Advice and Counselling Services

Duvet Days

Employee Perks Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior people and culture roles.
• Experience in driving cultural change and developing high-performing staff.
• Excellent communication skills are critical for success.

Responsibilities

• Enhance our people-centric culture and attract top talent.
• Work closely with the CEO and Executive Team.
• Drive organisational success through strategic leadership.

Skills

Cultural Change

HR Best Practices

EDI Agendas

Communication Skills

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

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St Giles is a national social justice charity dedicated to empowering those held back by poverty, abuse, addiction, mental health issues, and crime to transform their lives. With over 600 staff and volunteers, we deliver impactful, high-quality support services across the UK. Our innovative approach has led to significant social and economic benefits, reinforcing our reputation as a leader in the sector.

We’re not looking for ordinary – we want extraordinary! Welcome to an exciting organisation that plays a critical role in transforming lives. We're seeking an exceptional and passionate leader to become our Executive Director of People. This role is vital in elevating St Giles to the highest standards of workplace excellence in our sector. The position focuses on enhancing our people-centric culture, attracting, retaining, and nurturing top talent that reflects the diversity and experiences of the communities we serve. As the Executive Director of People, you will work closely with our CEO and Executive Team, providing strategic and hands-on leadership to foster a high-energy environment and drive organisational success.

You should have a proven track record in senior people and culture roles, with experience in driving cultural change and developing high-performing staff through exceptional learning experiences. CIPD qualification, comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices, EDI agendas, and strategic implications are essential. Excellent communication skills are critical for success in this challenging role.

As an organisation working with children and adults at risk, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting our clients. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic DBS Check.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working arrangements, a mentoring programme, access to advice and counselling services, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care vouchers, and much more.