Community Link Manager
Location: HMP Forest Bank
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Community Link Manager to lead the Community Resource Link at HMP Forest Bank. This pivotal role supports prisoners at the point of release, helping to build continuity of services into the community and driving positive resettlement outcomes.
Working collaboratively with the OMU and PPU Managers, you will support the line management of staffing hubs and oversee Through the Gate (TTG) provision, ensuring high quality, consistent support that reflects HMIP expectations and best practice.
Key responsibilities
* Leading and developing resettlement and TTG services within the prison and into the community
* Building and maintaining strong partnerships with community stakeholders and external agencies
* Monitoring, collating and reporting performance and outcome data
* Acting as SPOC for external service providers and supporting their enablement within the resettlement hub
* Providing assurance to the Head of Offender Management Services (HOMS)
About you
You will bring excellent communication skills, strong data capability, and experience working with external agencies in a target driven environment. Youll be detail focused, resilient, and committed to promoting a positive, rehabilitative culture.
If you are motivated by social impact and want to play a key role in reducing re offending through effective resettlement, wed love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer more than 20 Sodexo benefits including a retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing independent support, and legal and financial advice.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity.
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