ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. You’ll bring:

• Strong working knowledge of the National Drug Strategy and its links to criminal justice.
• A track record of delivering quality services that create meaningful change.
• A clear understanding of the criminal justice system and the risks and challenges that need to be managed.
• Proven ability to build and maintain cross-partnership relationships at a senior level, ensuring joined-up and wrap-around support.
• Experience in staff supervision, coaching, and team leadership.
• A commitment to our values — being open, compassionate, and bold in everything you do.

In this role, you will:

• Lead on the development of criminal justice elements of the OHID drug strategy within Substance Misuse teams, delivering services that support people to reduce substance use and reoffending.
• Build, manage, and sustain partnerships that directly support service delivery.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate West Midlands Criminal Justice Networks to share good practice and influence positive cultural change.
• Support services to meet KPIs and outcome targets linked to OHID grant funding (monitored through NDTMS) and the national criminal justice strategy From Harm to Hope.
• Provide strong line management, reflective supervision, and leadership that inspires performance and development.
• Work alongside services, partners, and stakeholders to design creative, person-centred solutions that address barriers to recovery.