Interim Drug and Alcohol Programme Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 January 2026
LOCATION
Suffolk
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Data Analysis Strategic Planning Performance Monitoring Public Health Substance Misuse Commissioning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Interim Drug and Alcohol Programme Lead

Location: Suffolk

Work Type: Contract

Salary: £400 per day

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Interim Drug and Alcohol Programme Lead on a initial 3 month contract but likely to extend.

Your role will be to lead on the following 3 priorities:

  • Oversee the drug & alcohol deliverables in the drug and alcohol community treatment contract and associated improvement plan
  • Understand, evidence and implement interventions to improve outcomes for people with alcohol addictions
  • Drive forward activity to meet the 10 year Drug Strategy through the Combatting Drugs Partnership

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • A solid understanding of the drug and alcohol treatment landscape
  • Experience managing or commissioning public health interventions
  • Strong skills in data analysis, strategic planning, and performance monitoring
  • Proven ability to build and influence multi-agency partnerships
  • A background in public health, commissioning, substance misuse, or social care

Day Rate: £400 per day

Hybrid Working – 2 days in the Ipswich office ideally

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

Job Overview:

Location

Suffolk

Offered Salary:

Contract | £400 per day

Work Type

Contract or Temp

Recruiter Detail:

Full Name

Steve Dodd

Email

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Phone

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