HMP Veteran Logistics Lead

The Veteran Liaison Lead is a new role that will deliver this pilot project, in collaboration with HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to support veterans in prison across the North-West of England who are serving their final weeks of sentence, and who wish to enter the logistics sector upon release. The Veteran Liaison Lead will build trusted relationships in custodial settings, identify eligible veterans, coordinate training plans and ensure each participant receives joined-up support from custody through to employment and beyond to enhance long term outcomes including reducing re-offending and keeping families together.

Role purpose

• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of the prison-based veteran HGV pathway pilot in the North-West.
• Work in partnership with HMPPS, employers and organisations that support the veteran and remove barriers to employment post prison release whilst reducing recidivism.
• Support veterans to progress from custody into HGV training, interviews, release and sustained work.
• Contribute to a scalable model that can be repli...