Service Manager: Drug Strategy Lead
Location: HMP Millsike, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: GBP 40,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
About the Role
Are you ready to lead real change in one of the prison services most critical priority areas? We are looking for a driven, experienced Drug Strategy Lead to shape and deliver a whole-prison approach to reducing drug misuse, supporting recovery, and improving rehabilitation outcomes. This is a high‑profile leadership role with real influence, working closely with the Governor, senior leaders, health partners and external agencies to turn national strategy into meaningful, on‑the‑ground impact.
What you’ll do
* Lead and deliver HMP Millsike’s Drug Strategy, aligned with HMPPS priorities and the Forward Trust’s rehabilitation mission.
* Drive initiatives that reduce demand, build recovery, and minimise harm.
* Act as the subject matter expert, advising senior leaders with evidence‑based insight.
* Oversee the ISFL, ensuring a safe, purposeful and recovery‑focused environment.
* Coordinate cross‑prison activity with Security, Healthcare, Education, Psychology and Residential teams.
* Use data and intelligence to target risk, measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
* Build strong partnerships to support treatment, recovery and continuity of care pre‑ and post‑release.
* Champion a trauma‑informed, person‑centred, recovery‑focused culture.
Who we’re looking for
* Proven experience in strategic planning and operational delivery within criminal justice or substance misuse.
* Strong knowledge of national drug strategy frameworks and how to localise them.
* A confident leader and influencer, comfortable working across multi‑agency environments.
* Excellent communication skills, with experience briefing senior stakeholders.
* Prison or secure environment experience highly desirable.
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 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 up to 6% in the first two years and up to 9% thereafter.
* Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary).
* Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria).
About Us
The Forward Trust is a 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 supporting people to build positive, productive lives with jobs, families, friends and a sense of community. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change.
Application Process
Prison Vetting is required for this role and is managed by HMPPS; screening may take 8–12 weeks. If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please proceed through the following link to complete your application: https://careers.forwardtrust.uk/vacancies/487/service:manager::drug:strategy:lead::hmp:millsike.html.
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