Desistance Service Manager HMP Millsike
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: Salary from £40,000 with negotiation for excellent candidates
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Advertising End Date: 10 Feb 2026
About The Role
This is a brand-new role and a first for Forward Trust.
As Desistance Service Manager at HMP Millsike, you ll lead delivery of our new 6-week flagship More Than My Past (MTMP) programme, a cornerstone of our ambitious Connections Services and whole-prison desistance approach.
You ll manage a residential houseblock, oversee a rich programme of wellbeing and resettlement interventions, and play a visible, influential role in shaping culture across the establishment.
Why this role is different
* You ll be launching, implementing, and evaluating a brand-new flagship programme
* You ll lead the More Than My Past Houseblock, embedding ethos, regime, and purpose
* You ll influence practice and culture well beyond your team, across the whole prison
* You ll be trusted to lead, innovate, and assertively uphold Forward Trust values
This role is ideal for a confident, experienced manager who enjoys challenge, complexity, and making things happen.
We re keen to meet people with relevant experience, passion, and transferable skills, including those who bring diverse professional backgrounds.
What you ll bring
We re looking for someone who:
* Has experience delivering programmes, ideally within a custodial setting
* Is confident managing people, programmes, and multiple stakeholders
* Can lead implementation, quality assurance, and programme evaluation
* Is visible, credible, and able to influence across disciplines
* Brings energy, drive, and a passion for desistance that is obvious and infectious
You ll enjoy leading from the front and ensuring the Forward Trust culture thrives across the whole establishment.
Working pattern
* Full-time, permanent, based at HMP Millsike (35 Hours)
* Primarily Monday Friday, with one weekend in four
* Flexibility required, the regime runs 7 days per week, including evenings
* You understand the importance of being visible on the houseblock, including evenings and weekends, to support staff, residents, and activities
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an in-person presentation followed by a panel interview, both of which will take place onsite at HMP Millsike.
To apply, please submit:
A CV that not only outlines your work history, but clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role
A covering letter (maximum 1,500 words) setting out how you meet the skills, experience, and knowledge described in the Job Description
HMP Millsike is in a rural location; therefore, access to a car is preferred.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:
* Flexible working
* Training and development opportunities
* Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
* Season Ticket Loan Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Crisis Loan Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
* Access to Blue Light Card
* 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter
* Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
* Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.