Does Shaw Trust pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Shaw Trust employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Shaw Trust. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Shaw Trust?

47% of Shaw Trust employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Shaw Trust 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Shaw Trust?

Employment Advisor (74) , Support Manager (33) , Careers Adviser (19) , Team Leader (19) , Manager (15) , Case Manager (13) , Employment Specialist (13) , IPS Employment Specialist (11) , Employment Adviser (8) , Employment Consultant (8) , Career Advisor (7) , Advisor (6) , Area Manager (6) , Job Coach (6) , Volunteer (6)

What are the pros of working at Shaw Trust according to real employee reviews?

"Very client focused and colleagues were all lovely" ((in 33 reviews)); "Great people within the organisation and the will to support and change peoples lives was an on going daily focus." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great teams to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "colleagues are nice, work from home, supportive team leaders." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Shaw Trust according to real employee reviews?

"This is a result of low salaries attracting not the brightest of talent." ((in 14 reviews)); "No training" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bullying is rife and even when reported management protects their friends above anything else." ((in 12 reviews)); "The senior management are the nastiest people I have ever met at work" ((in 11 reviews)); "Promote hybrid working so ensures a decent enough work life balance." ((in 8 reviews))

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Shaw Trust Reviews

2.9

47% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)

Chris Luck MBE

53% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Shaw Trust has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Shaw Trust employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

484 reviews

4.0

27 May 2026

Good hours but contracts limit job security

Compliance officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good working hours, no weekends.

Cons

Based on contracts which come to an end.

4.0

24 Apr 2026

Amazing employer

Support manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good employer to work for

Cons

I really dont have any

2.0

21 Apr 2026

Average

Employability coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good team, flexible working options, customers who appreciate your time

Cons

Not much support from Management, SLT or HR

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