Criminal Justice Service Manager Permanent

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 in Kent.

This is a role with real impact. You’ll be leading a dedicated team, ensuring they have the right support and direction to deliver high-quality services that change lives. You’ll be based out of a project in Chatham two days per week, while also covering prisons on the Isle of Sheppey and probation services in Folkestone, Canterbury, and Maidstone.

If you’re 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing clear direction and leadership to a team spread across multiple sites.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring 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, identify improvements, and ensure services remain compliant and high quality.
• Encouraging a culture of learning, growth and continuous improvement within your team.

About You

• You have experience managing staff within a justice contract or a related sector such as housing, employability, drug & alcohol services, or homelessness support.
• You can confidently lead teams, build strong relationships with partners, and maintain high standards across multiple sites.

Additional Information

• The role is based in Kent, covering sites in Chatham, the Isle of Sheppey, Folkestone, Canterbury, and Maidstone.
• 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 use the “Send Us a Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and a real person will get back to you.

For more information about the role, call the office and ask for Lawrence (contact details on the Red 5 People website).