Are you ready to lead real change in one of the prison service's 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.
Responsibilities
* 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, This is a unique chance to shape strategy where it truly matters, turning policy into practice, supporting recovery, and making a lasting impact on lives, rehabilitation and public safety within a new and ambitious establishment.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in strategic planning and operational delivery within criminal justice or substance misuse
* Strong knowledge of national drug strategy frameworks and how to apply them locally
* 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'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)
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