Strategic Criminal Justice Lead Location: Torbay, Shrublands House Working Hours: 30 hours (part-time) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 35,520 – 51,060 (pro-rata) Are you a passionate, forward-thinking leader with a drive to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Lead to join our team and help shape the future of Drug and Alcohol recovery services. If youre a natural problem solver with strong leadership instincts and a passion for working collaboratively, we want to hear from youespecially if you bring transferable skills, fresh insight, and a vision for excellence. About the role As Strategic Lead, you will take a lead role in delivering outstanding services that support adults affected by drug and alcohol use. Youll be instrumental in ensuring our service maintains the highest standards of quality, performance, and impact. This is your chance to lead with purpose, working autonomously while also supporting and empowering your team. You will report to the Area Manager and be based on-site, championing a proactive, hands-on approach to leadership. Who are we? Growth in Action (GIA) is an alliance between: Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) Drug and alcohol service Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) Domestic abuse service Leonard Stocks Centre (LSC) Homelessness hostel Influenced by current, past and future service users Those who are passionate about making a positive impact in Torbay Why do it differently? Current systems are difficult to navigate Too many people involved in someones care/road to recovery Many different referrals Reduce stigma Services are currently designed by the wrong people People having to tell their story multiple times To make us future proof and more cost effective with reduced government funds What are we working towards? Services across the alliance working together Everything coproduced No wrong door approach Tell your story once Continuity of recovery worker People before processes Being inclusive and diverse Interested? Lets Talk! Were open to informal conversations with interested applicants who want to understand more about the role and the exciting vision were bringing to life in Torbay. This is more than a jobits a chance to shape the future of support and recovery in your community. Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% Life assurance (3 annual salary) Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals 500 Recommend a Friend bonus Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk Closing Date: 2026-04-01 Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and itll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. Thats why you will notice various brands including, Richmond Fellowship or Aquarius (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Aquarius Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers. Find out more at www.aquarius.org.uk