16777 - Prison Group Drug and Alcohol Lead - South Central

Job description

General Information: Salary £55,457 - £61,003 Working Pattern Full Time Vacancy Approach External Location Aylesbury, Bicester, Henley-on-Thames, Winchester Region South Central Closing Date 05-May-2026 Business Unit DDC South Central Post Type Permanent Civil Service Grade SEO Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 16777 Descriptions & requirements: Job description This is a Group Lead role with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to carry out prison visits across the group. The role is responsible for leading the development and management of the regional drug and alcohol strategy, ensuring alignment with national policies and HMPPS objectives. This includes supporting establishments in reducing drug and alcohol supply and demand, overseeing provider contracts and fostering recovery environments like Incentivised Substance Free Living Units (ISFLs) and Drug Recovery Wings (DRWs). The post holder will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring integrated service delivery and effective joint working across the region. Additionally, the role involves monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of drug strategies, conducting...