These roles will sit within the Area Engagement and Partnerships team, and will increase awareness and understanding of the criminal justice voluntary sector operating within these geographical areas.

Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027.

Job purpose

To identify, communicate and engage with the range of voluntary sector organisations working with individuals and their families within the CJS across a geographical area.

Job summary

This role will increase awareness and understanding of the criminal justice voluntary sector operating within East of England or South Central/South West.

The post holder will undertake an initial analysis project to identify place-based voluntary sector organisations and the range of and types of services and support provided to people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families.

1. Duties and key responsibilities

Area Engagement and Impact

Identify and increase awareness of voluntary sector organisations based in the East of England or South Central/South West, the range of and types of services and support provided to people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families, where they deliver and how they are funded.
Understand the work of local and regional voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in a the East of England to strengthen the support offered by Clinks and increase partnership working and collaboration.
Work alongside the National Influencing & Networks team to use this intelligence to influence key decision making at a local and national level.
Gather intelligence from the sector to identify and understand the needs of place-based organisations and share feedback with HMPPS and other key stakeholders to develop operational processes and influence future commissioning opportunities.
Provide support to voluntary sector organisations, keeping the sector informed and up to date and capturing the support provided and its impact.

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.