Criminal Justice Team Leader

Waythrough; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a part-time Criminal Justice Team Leader to oversee the Together Drug and Alcohol Service in Devon. The role involves managing teams, monitoring performance, and collaborating with various agencies to create impactful change. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the criminal justice sector and a results-oriented leadership style.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing and eyecare vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Wellbeing programs and support networks

Qualifications

• Experience in drug and alcohol services preferred.
• Creative and hardworking team player.
• Ability to manage teams and oversee caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the criminal justice service.
• Manage teams across Devon and monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and support colleagues.

Skills

Knowledge of the criminal justice sector

Leadership vision

Results orientation

Job description

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Location: Exeter

Salary: £25,510 - £35,090 (pro-rata)

Hours: Part Time

Waythrough (formerly Humankind), launched in October 2024 after merging with Richmond Fellowship, aims to break down barriers to support for individuals. We operate nearly 200 services across England, supporting around 125,000 people annually with a team of nearly 3,500 staff and volunteers.

Are you motivated to lead and make a difference? We seek a Criminal Justice Team Leader to join our Together Drug and Alcohol Service in Devon.

About The Role

This role involves overseeing all aspects of the criminal justice service, including line management, case load oversight, KPI monitoring, and collaboration with partner agencies. You will manage teams across Devon, including Newton Abbot, Exeter, and Barnstaple, with remote working where possible. Expenses for mileage are covered, and your base will be the nearest hub.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the criminal justice sector, preferably with drug and alcohol expertise, or transferable skills. We welcome creative, hardworking team players with leadership vision and results orientation.

This is a part-time (18.5 hours/week), permanent position.

A Day in the Life

Every day varies—morning team check-ins, coaching, reviewing data, multi-agency meetings, or supporting colleagues through challenges. The role involves working closely with probation, courts, police, and other agencies, aiming to create impactful change for clients and professionals alike.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing, eyecare vouchers, Blue Light Card discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing programs and support networks

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