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.
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 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
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.
HMP Millsike is in a rural location; therefore, access to a car is preferred.
Please note: Prison Vetting is required for this role which is managed by HMPPS & can take between 8-12 weeks to process.
Please see attached Job Description for full details