At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team delivering rehabilitation services across prison and community settings.
- Company: Join a supportive employer committed to professional development and strong values.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and a meaningful role impacting lives.
- Other info: Travel across multiple sites is essential; flexible working options available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's futures while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in leading teams and driving performance in various sectors.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced people leader to take responsibility for a team delivering rehabilitation and resettlement services across both prison and community settings. This is a role with real impact. You will be leading a dedicated team, ensuring they have the right support and direction to deliver high-quality services that change lives. You will be out and about across sites most weeks, with the flexibility to balance this with some time at home for planning and administration. If you are a confident manager who thrives on driving performance while supporting people to reach their full potential, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Please note: you will oversee both probation (Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Basildon, Watford, Stevenage, Bedford, Luton) and prison settings (HMP Bedford, HMP The Mount, HMP Chelmsford, etc).
What You Will Be Doing
- Providing clear direction and leadership to a team spread across multiple sites.
- Monitoring performance and making sure targets and standards are consistently achieved.
- Acting as the first point of support for staff, offering guidance and stepping in where needed to keep services running smoothly.
- Building effective working relationships with a wide range of partners, both in custody and in the community.
- Using data and reporting tools to track progress, spot improvements, and ensure services remain compliant and high quality.
- Encouraging a culture of learning, growth and continuous improvement within your team.
About You
- We are interested in hearing from managers who have a proven track record of leading and motivating a team in a results-focused environment.
- Are highly organised, resilient, and able to balance competing priorities.
- Can use data and reporting to monitor progress and drive improvement.
- Are confident working with external stakeholders and building positive partnerships.
- Can travel flexibly across several sites, adapting to the needs of the service.
- You may already work in justice, probation, employability or social impact programmes, but we are equally open to candidates from other sectors where performance management and people leadership are central.
Why Apply?
- A meaningful role where you will directly influence better futures for people and communities.
- A supportive employer with strong values and commitment to professional development.
- A mix of site-based and home working, offering both variety and flexibility.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Additional Information
The role covers probation (Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Basildon, Watford, Stevenage, Bedford, Luton) and prison settings (HMP Bedford, HMP The Mount, HMP Chelmsford, etc). Travel across the region is essential. The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS and prison vetting.
How to Apply
Please apply via this advert; we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven't heard back within 72 hours, please complete the Send Us A Message form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will respond. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (number available on the Red 5 People website).
