Drug Strategy Lead & Service Manager — Recovery & Impact

Ad Warrior Ltd; Full Sutton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking a Service Manager - Drug Strategy Lead at HMP Millsike. This senior role involves leading the drug strategy to reduce misuse and enhance rehabilitation outcomes within a prison. The ideal candidate should possess strong strategic planning skills and prior experience in criminal justice. The position offers a permanent contract and comes with various employee benefits including flexible working and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

3 x Wellbeing Days

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service Payment

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning and operational delivery within criminal justice or substance misuse.
• Strong knowledge of national drug strategy frameworks.
• Experience in a prison or secure environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HMP Millsike's Drug Strategy aligned with HMPPS priorities.
• Drive initiatives that reduce demand and build recovery.
• Act as subject matter expert for senior leaders.
• Oversee a safe and recovery-focused environment.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational delivery in criminal justice

Knowledge of national drug strategy frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in multi-agency environments

Job description

A leading support organization is seeking a Service Manager - Drug Strategy Lead at HMP Millsike. This senior role involves leading the drug strategy to reduce misuse and enhance rehabilitation outcomes within a prison. The ideal candidate should possess strong strategic planning skills and prior experience in criminal justice. The position offers a permanent contract and comes with various employee benefits including flexible working and a contributory pension scheme.