National Director of Justice and Health Servicces

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of Public Health and Justice? Pact, a charity with a 125-year legacy, is seeking a visionary and compassionate leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as our National Director of Justice and Health Services. This role is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our organisation as we expand our reach and deepen our impact for those caught in the criminal justice system and their families., This position represents a significant moment in Pact's history. Our current Director of Services, after many years of dedicated leadership, will be retiring. We are looking for an individual who will not only fill their shoes but bring fresh energy, relevant expertise in health or psychological therapies, and a collaborative spirit to help us continue our journey.,

• Leading and inspiring our delivery teams, supporting them in providing effective, compassionate services in the face of
challenges and growth.
• Driving systems integration initiatives across Justice-Health-Family-Social Work sectors to improve multi-disciplinary
collaboration and health outcomes.
• Championing the voices of those we serve, particularly the families and significant others of people in the justice system, to
foster patient and public advocacy.
• Working closely with NHS Justice-Health commissioners and providers to ensure the inclusion of families and caregivers in the
system.
• Supporting Pact's growth plans, managing an expanding budget (from £7m in 2022 to £11m today, with projections of £13m by
2027), and ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence.


• Recognised and relevant professional qualification, post-graduate, and up to date registration in a related healthcare field
(e.g., forensic, counselling, and/or clinical psychology, nursing, or occupational health)
• A passion for social justice, a commitment to reducing health inequalities, and experience with multi-agency collaboration.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build and sustain high-performing teams and cultivate a supportive work culture.
• Vision to help shape the next chapter of Pact's legacy, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to an evolving landscape.
  
  Pact has a proud history of innovation in family support and relationship-based interventions within the justice system. We are
known for our pioneering work in prison visitor services, family casework, and unique relational/bio-psycho-social models of support. Our work has evolved from its original foundations, now embracing Public Health and Health commissioning to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes for people affected by the justice system. Our mission is rooted in compassion and integration, joining up justice, health, and social work systems to reduce health inequalities and support families of those with convictions. As we move into this next phase, we seek to deepen our influence and continue building impactful, quality services., Why Join Pact? This role is more than a job; it's a calling. You'll be part of a growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate mission. Pact offers a supportive environment where you can make a tangible difference, helping us achieve five strategic goals that include strengthening our impact, financial sustainability, workforce stability, and inclusivity. If you're ready to be a part of something greater and help us continue our important work, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in writing the next chapter of Pact's story and make a difference that lasts.