Strategic Lead Health and Justice (Hybrid / Remote)

Exciting opportunity for a Health and Justice specialist to join our expanding organisation and support us in the development of innovative Health and Justice services. This newly created role will lead on shaping our health and justice strategy and working to demonstrate the positive impact that psychosocial services have on people who use our services.

The Phoenix Futures Group has more than 50 years’ experience of developing and delivering pioneering psychosocial treatment services. We believe in being the best and that is why we constantly strive to learn and innovate, to challenge ourselves, to adapt and to work together with others who can bring valuable expertise.

You will be a visible lead across the Health and Justice sector, building relationships with stakeholders and demonstrating the impact and value of our Health and Justice Services. This senior leadership role will work cross-functionally to create person-centred models of delivery which meet emerging needs in the Health and Justice sector. You will be responsible for developing and writing our strategic Health and Justice plans. You will work with Business Development to identify new funding opportunities and with our expert Operational teams to define our innovative solutions to emerging needs.

This is a remote role; you will predominantly be working from home. There will be the requirement to travel to services across England, as well as face-to-face events/meetings. There is the possibility for part-time hours and flexible working requests.

About you

Reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, you will:

• Be a self-starter who can also work collaboratively within a multi-functional team and across Directorates;
• Have experience in strategic implementation and delivery of health and justice models in England;
• Be able to evidence extensive experience of leadership within the health and justice sector;
• Have strong skills and previous experience in networking and developing partnerships in the health and justice sector;
• Have a deep understanding of models of psychosocial treatment and their application in Health and Justice services;
• Be able to understand research, data and evidence and communicate service benefits in understandable ways.

Your Rewards

Salary of £56,500, with opportunity for potential 8.5% performance-related pay. Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days). Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance. Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities. Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system. Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access. A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

The Interview

Interviews will be held during March and/or April. If applications are sufficient, a first stage process will be held via Teams. As the role requires travel to in-person events across the country, we do require an in-person interview as the final stage, this will be in London. Full details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.