Project Manager - Lived Experience Health Programmes

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

User Voice is seeking a Project Manager for our Lived Experience Programmes in London. The role focuses on two major programmes at the intersection of Health Justice and forensic mental health services, requiring personal lived experience of the criminal justice system and strong programme management abilities.

The position involves leading trauma-aware practices and working across prisons, secure hospitals, and NHS commissioning environments.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• Substantial project management experience.
• Experience in mental health settings, ideally secure or forensic services.

Responsibilities

• Manage two major programmes at the intersection of Health Justice and forensic mental health services.
• Lead and coordinate work across prisons, secure hospitals, and NHS commissioning environments.
• Apply trauma-aware practices and deliver effective leadership across multi-agency partners.

Job description

User Voice is looking for a Project Manager for our Lived Experience Programmes to manage two major programmes at the intersection of Health Justice and forensic mental health services.

This role will suit someone with personal lived experience of the criminal justice system, combined with substantial project management experience and experience in working in mental health settings, ideally secure or forensic services.

It requires excellent leadership and project management skills, deep understanding of trauma aware practice, and the ability to operate confidently within prisons, secure hospitals, and NHS commissioning environments.

Terms & Conditions

• Full time
• Permanent
• £35-40k depending on experience + London weighting
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Location: London
• Probationary period: Six months