Job Description

This is an opportunity for an organised and self-motivated individual to oversee the development and continuing maintenance of Drug Recovery wings (DRW) and Incentivised Substance Free Living Units (ISFLs) which supports individuals in prison to progress their recovery to reduce the harm caused by drugs in our prisons and probation settings. The post holder will be required to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] / [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], other government departments and partner organisations to ensure that the development of these units have the right links across the health and criminal justice system. The role is a national role and allows for flexible working arrangements. It will require travel to prisons and other regional locations with occasional overnight stays. The role is non-operational and focused on delivering support to establishments to develop and operate Drug Recovery wings and ISFL units. It requires the post holder to have (or to develop) a good understanding of the operational realities of drug use in prisons and the delivery context.

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate will be appointed to a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] office location, which may include a Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns. This vacancy is available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years for current NPS employees. The Loan/Secondment is subject to approval from the selected candidate's Business Unit.

Benefits

• Annual leave (holiday year runs from 1 March)
• 9 days bank/public/privilege holidays
• Civil Service pension schemes
• Work life balance and flexible working options
• Season ticket advance after two months' service
• Childcare vouchers (subject to Civil Service policy)
• Training and development opportunities including promotion programmes

Eligibility

This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). All candidates are subject to security and identity checks. External candidates subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates subject to probation if not previously served within HMPPS. Civil Service Nationality Rules apply – broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth nationals with right to work, EU/EEA nationals with settled/pre-settled status, and certain others. Further details on nationality requirements are available on gov.uk.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply' button on this page. The application form includes behaviour-based questions (Managing a Quality Service as lead) and a Statement of Suitability. A sift based on the lead behaviour may be held if many applications are received. Interview will assess behaviours and strengths. For queries, contact [contact hidden] (please quote job reference 17038).