In Your Corner Northwest Project Lead

Project Lead – In Your Corner (IYC) Programme | North West

Shape systems. Influence partnerships. Change lives.

At Change Grow Live, we believe in creating real, lasting change. Every day, our teams work alongside people to break cycles, unlock potential, and build safer, healthier communities.

We are now looking for an exceptional Project Lead to drive the mobilisation and delivery of the In Your Corner (IYC) programme across the North West—an ambitious, grant-funded initiative working across prisons, probation, and community services to support rehabilitation and behaviour change.

This is more than a delivery role. It’s an opportunity to lead at system level—bringing together partners, shaping pathways, and ensuring people can access the right support, at the right time.

As Project Lead, you will take ownership of the operational leadership and delivery of the IYC programme across custodial and community settings. You’ll work at pace and scale—coordinating delivery, embedding high-quality practice, and ensuring the programme is impactful, consistent, and aligned to both local need and national priorities. You will operate across complex environments—working flexibly across prison estates and community settings, ensuring seamless delivery across the whole system.

About you

You are a confident and credible leader, comfortable working across organisational boundaries and influencing at all levels.

You will bring:

• Proven experience of operational leadership within criminal justice, health, substance misuse or related services
• A strong track record of multi-agency partnership working and system navigation
• Experience of leading teams and delivering complex programmes or projects
• A deep understanding of rehabilitation, behaviour change, and recovery-focused approaches
• The ability to translate strategy into delivery, balancing operational detail with strategic oversight
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to trauma-informed, values-led practice and improving outcomes for people facing multiple disadvantage

Location & flexibility

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: Will be your closest CGL Service.
For this role, you will have the flexibility to work remotely, with regular travel required across North West prisons and community sites.

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance.

About the role:

You will:

• Lead the mobilisation, coordination and delivery of the IYC programme across the North West
• Build and strengthen multi-agency partnerships with key stakeholders including HMPPS, probation, police, Project 180, local authorities and VCSE partners
• Develop and embed effective referral pathways across custody, community and diversionary routes
• Drive high-quality, trauma-informed practice, ensuring safeguarding and risk management are central to delivery
• Use data and insight to monitor performance, influence system improvements and remove barriers to engagement
• Provide visible, values-led leadership to staff, fostering a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement
• Represent the programme at strategic and operational forums, influencing local systems and service design

What you can expect from us

We invest in our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes.

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• A Wellness Hour each week and access to our wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• A contributory pension scheme
• A wide range of employee benefits and discounts
• A supportive, inclusive culture with opportunities for development and progression

Why join Change Grow Live?

We are building services that are:

• Rooted in communities
• Built on evidence and compassion
• Designed to create long-term, sustainable change

You’ll be part of an organisation where your leadership doesn’t just deliver a programme—it shapes systems and improves lives.

Our values and culture

We are committed to:

• Creating the conditions for success for our people
• Working together to deliver high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Building a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued, included, and able to contribute

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact across the North West, we would love to hear from you.