Drug Strategy Lead - Prison Services

The Forward Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Drug Strategy Lead to oversee and implement a comprehensive prison drug strategy. This high-profile role requires working with senior leaders and various partners to ensure recovery and rehabilitation outcomes are achieved. The successful candidate will influence drug misuse reduction initiatives and work across multi-agency environments. An ideal candidate would have a strong background in strategic planning and operational delivery within the criminal justice system and substance misuse fields.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Cycle to work scheme

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning and operational delivery within criminal justice or substance misuse.
• Strong knowledge of national drug strategy frameworks and local application.
• Experience briefing senior stakeholders in a multi-agency context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Drug Strategy aligned with HMPPS priorities.
• Drive initiatives that reduce drug misuse and build recovery.
• Coordinate activities with various internal teams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational delivery

Communication skills

Leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

A leading rehabilitation organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Drug Strategy Lead to oversee and implement a comprehensive prison drug strategy. This high-profile role requires working with senior leaders and various partners to ensure recovery and rehabilitation outcomes are achieved. The successful candidate will influence drug misuse reduction initiatives and work across multi-agency environments. An ideal candidate would have a strong background in strategic planning and operational delivery within the criminal justice system and substance misuse fields.