Team Lead

The Wise Group, together with the Ministry of Justice and other third-sector delivery partners, established the Finance, Benefit & Debt Provision, which provides a mentoring service for adult males across the Northwest.

In this service, we work hand in hand with probation/prison staff to support people to address their finance, benefit & debt issues.

We wish to recruit an individual who ideally has a background in the criminal justice system and an in-depth understanding of, project management and leadership and be able to manage and prioritise multiple competing demands.

Our ideal candidate will be comfortable in both managing and implementing change.

You will play a key role in helping the Wise Group to increase our impact in our Justice work. Ensuring people entering and leaving the justice system receive the necessary support to help them manage their lifestyles.

This builds upon and compliments the work we already do across the existing 17 Ministry of Justice contracts we deliver across England and Wales.

• A full driving licence and daily use of a car is an essential requirement.
• The post is also subject to the successful candidate passing enhanced level 1 prison vetting.
• Experience of working within a custodial setting is advantageous.
• Home broadband connection is also required to allow home working to be undertaken.

Location: Flexible working - principally home based with some travel throughout Northwest England (Community & Custodial)

Salary: £29077 + excellent benefits

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working)

Status: Fixed term 28 Feb 2027