Lead transformational rehabilitation services at the UK's newest prison
Head of Connections
Location: HMP Millsike, Full Sutton, York (On-site)
Salary: £52,000 – £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Head of Connections on behalf of The Forward Trust.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the leadership team at HMP Millsike, the UK’s newest prison, and play a pivotal role in delivering an innovative rehabilitation model centred around recovery, desistance and meaningful human connection.
The successful candidate will join both the prison’s Senior Leadership Team and The Forward Trust’s Senior Leadership Team, leading the delivery of transformational services that support prisoners to rebuild relationships, overcome addiction, reduce reoffending and prepare for successful resettlement into the community.
About the role
As Head of Connections, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a multidisciplinary service of approximately 30 staff delivering:
Working alongside Mitie, PeoplePlus and HMP Millsike leadership, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and ensure outstanding contractual performance while creating an environment where rehabilitation and recovery can thrive.
The post offers
Overview of the Role
The Head of Connections is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of a flagship rehabilitation service within HMP Millsike. This includes ownership of the establishment’s Drug Strategy, Family Strategy and Visits Operating Procedures whilst leading innovative interventions that strengthen family relationships, promote recovery and support long-term desistance from crime.
This is a highly visible leadership position requiring exceptional stakeholder management, strategic thinking and the ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams whilst delivering outstanding contractual performance in a complex custodial environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Person Specification
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
Due to the nature of this role, candidates should be comfortable working within a prison environment and be committed to improving outcomes for people involved in the criminal justice system.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement (maximum two pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Your supporting statement should provide clear examples of your relevant leadership experience, the impact you have made, and explain why you are interested in becoming the next Head of Connections at HMP Millsike.
Application deadline: Sunday 26th July at 11:59pm.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged shortly after the closing date.
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