253827 Alcohol and Drug Partnership Strategic Lead

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Alcohol & Drugs Partnership (ADP) Strategic Lead. This is a pivotal position responsible for driving forward the region’s strategic response to alcohol and drug-related harm, ensuring alignment with national priorities while meeting the needs of local communities.

Working at a senior level across health, social care, and partner agencies, you will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ADP strategy, ensuring effective partnership working to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Alcohol & Drugs Partnership across Dumfries & Galloway.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and performance management of the ADP strategy and associated programmes.
• Manage allocated budgets and ensure effective governance, reporting, and accountability arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with partners across health, social work, third sector, police, and community organisations.
• Ensure services are evidence-based, person-centred, and aligned with national policy and best practice.
• Provide expert advice on substance use issues to senior stakeholders and partnership boards.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to reduce harm and promote recovery.

About You

• Significant experience in a senior strategic leadership role, ideally within health, social care, or public sector partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of alcohol and drug policy, public health approaches, and service improvement.
• Proven ability to lead multi-agency partnerships and deliver complex change programmes.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience of financial management and governance at a senior level.
• A commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health in Dumfries & Galloway.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Access to professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A chance to shape innovative approaches to tackling alcohol and drug-related harm.

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

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