Programme Manager (Drug & Alcohol Services)

Lord Search & Selection; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client is seeking a committed Drug and Alcohol Programme Manager to oversee key aspects of their community treatment strategy. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of treatment contracts, drive interventions to enhance outcomes for individuals, and engage with various stakeholders to implement a 10-year Drug Strategy. This role requires a strong understanding of substance misuse frameworks and experience in managing partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of substance misuse frameworks.
• Experience managing contracts or partnership work in drug and alcohol services.
• Ability to work across systems and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the drug and alcohol treatment contract.
• Implement effective interventions to improve outcomes for individuals.
• Drive progress on the 10-year Drug Strategy with a multi-agency approach.

Skills

Knowledge of substance misuse frameworks

Public health approaches

Contract management

Partnership work

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our local authority client is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Drug and Alcohol Programme Manager to help deliver and oversee key aspects of their community treatment strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the delivery of the drug and alcohol treatment contract and associated improvement plan.

• Identify, evidence and implement effective interventions to improve outcomes for individuals affected by alcohol misuse.

• Drive progress on the 10-year Drug Strategy via the local Combatting Drugs Partnership, ensuring a multi-agency approach.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of substance misuse frameworks and public health approaches.

• Experience managing contracts or partnership work within drug and alcohol services.

• Ability to work across systems and stakeholders to deliver measurable change.

To apply or find out more, please contact us today.