Darren Lee
Peterborough ,Cambridgeshire
Summary
An engaging leader with proven success applying
management skills, techniques and enthusiasm within a custodial setting.
Talented at resource management, budget governance and staff development. Evaluates processes critically to identify areas of improvement and implement detailed action plans for positive results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy..
I seek to, and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
With a wide range of team building, energising, people skills, the infectious persuasive talent evidenced over a career spanning 30 plus years, gives any future employer the opportunity to install an experienced, trusted asset into any role.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Prison Governor Drug Strategy Lead
HMPPS Stocken
Stretton, Rutland
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Identified service gaps, developing plans, policy & strategy to strengthen Detection,, Supply reduction & Recovery pathways within the custodial environment.
- Evaluate & managed the use of staff resources to identify effective delivery of the establishment drug strategy.
- Implemented and delivered through project management specific residential units to support user recovery and abstinence pathways.
- Actioned communications and analysed monitored outcomes. Managed the effective reduction of substance misuse and increased recovery outcomes within the establishment.
- Allocated budgets to govern sensible decision-making with maximum Return On Investment (ROI).
- Championed organisational values to instil sense of loyalty and community.
- Coordinated consistent, high quality provision of His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service.
- Led and inspired team of 25 to uphold brand standards and demonstrate professionalism.
- Developed and updated internal guidelines.
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
- Forged partnerships with other service providers to boost signposting capabilities and diversify services.
- Increased brand recognition within niche using evidence-based marketing practices.
Reintegration Unit Governor
HMPPS Wayland
Near Thetford, Suffolk
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed a critical, high risk environment, supporting potentially violent and refractory individuals in a safe, supported discrete unit.
- Provided a nurturing, enabling environment. Reducing violence and promoting wellbeing within a custodial environment.
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
- Coordinated consistent, high quality provision of Segregation Management within the establishmen.
- Devised long-term strategy for Reintegration service provision.
- Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for staff.
- Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
- Developed and updated internal guidelines.
- Evaluated use of resources to identify areas to cut costs and opportunities for investment.
- Oversaw workforce recruitment and development processes to guarantee service excellence.
- Actioned feedback from service users, resulting in improved satisfaction levels.
- Forged partnerships with other service providers to boost signposting capabilities and diversify services.
- Directly managed, led and inspired a team of 20 to uphold HMMPS standards and demonstrate professionalism.
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings.
- Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimise unnecessary costs.
- Oversaw maintenance of organisation's facilities to guarantee compliance with industry regulations.
Head of Safety
HMPPS Bedford
Bedford, Bedfordshire
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership to manage all management staff across all departments In relation to suicide, self-harm, and violence reduction within the prison establishment.
- Offered expertise and guidance in relation to suicide, self-harm and violence reduction, throughout the whole establishment and the associated wider support agencies and stakeholders..
- Trained and mentored managers, staff and key service users to cultivate a cohesive leadership team.
- Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
- Devised and implemented long-term strategy to drive progress in key areas.
- Championed organisational values and operational standards to inspire staff belief in long-term vision.
- Updated policies and procedures to strengthen controls within different departments for improved operational standards.
Regional Violence Reduction Lead
Six Counties Prison Group
, East of England
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across 13 establishments in relation to implementing violence reduction and suicide & self-harm strategies in accordance to the HMPPS national strategy.
- Oversaw planning and execution of required intervention strategies and resource requirements bespoke to each establishment.
- Analysed critical data reports to identify trends and update strategies and report submissions to senior managers, both regionally and nationally.
- Represented organisation to public at multi agency meetings, conventions, driving awareness of violence reduction and suicide & self-harm.
- Managed directly a regional team of 5 staff, driving performance with motivational training, strategies to build awareness and business resilience.
- Supported front-line staff with well-coordinated administrative operations.
- Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects to improve and promote learning.
Discrete Units Governor
HMPPS Whitemoor
March, Cambridgeshire
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed special units within a high security custodial setting. Providing applied policy and strategy to offer a decent and safe environment in which to support violent and refractory prisoners.
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings, including the development of an Enabling Environment.
- Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
- Championed organisational values to instil sense of loyalty and community.
- Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for staff.
- Management led and inspired team of 36 to uphold a safe, secure and decent standard and demonstrate professionalism.
Prison Governor Operational Manager
HMPPS Whitemoor
March, Cambridgeshire
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Operationally managed several departments including, contingency management, Head of Residence & Safety, Head of Equality & Diversity, Head of Operations.
- Managed, led and inspired teams of up to 153 uphold HMPPS standards, Civil Service Code of Discipline.
- Forged partnerships with other service providers to boost signposting capabilities and diversify services.
- Conducted data analysis to guide organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Evaluated use of resources to identify areas to cut costs and opportunities for improvement.
- Analysed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.
- Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
- Increased department profitability by reducing operations costs.
- Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
Subject Matter Expert
HMPPS
Rugby, Warwickshire
02.2009 - 03.2013
- Researched, developed and implemented awareness training for HMPPS in Extremism.
- Engaged and developed, with other agencies, the Home Office, Workshop Raising Awareness around Prevent WRAP, including facilitating and delivering training for trainers nationally.
- With counter-terrorism expertise the development of a suite of curriculum modules where implanted across the UK.
- Established rigorous KPI framework to measure and forecast training provision and service delivery.
- Developed links across all stakeholders within the Government PREVENT Strategy with the implantation of regional steering groups across England and Wales.
- Presenting and facilitating workshops across government and a wide range of security agencies and Local Government.
- Used outstanding networking and relationship-building abilities to secure new clients, agencies, building agile PREVENT cohorts, working together to tackle the PREVENT agenda.
Prison Governor Operational Manager
HMPPS Whitemoor
04.2003 - 01.2009
- Delivered senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
- Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
- Analysed critical data to track and achieve KPI targets.
- Strategically scheduled and managed 100+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
- Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
- Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
- Led overall direction, coordination and evaluation of department functions.
- Partnered with internal teams to develop new operating opportunities to enhance service delivery.
- Noted employee absences and grievances, and improved team development and performance with right training.
- Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
Prison Officer Grades
HMPPS
London, City of London
12.1989 - 04.2003
- Acted as professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.
- Managed prisoner grievances and complaints to conclusion or upward referral.
- Anticipated misconduct and misbehaviour of prisoners to maintain control, discipline and security within correctional centres.
- Worked with partners and stakeholders to optimise outcomes for individuals in custody.
- Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
- Understood underlying security issues within designated working areas, successfully managing issues.
- Supported offenders with rehabilitation programmes for positive prisoner outcomes and optimum public safety.
- Oversaw activities of 450+ prisoners, guaranteeing safety.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies and laws that governPrison Officer practice.
- Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
- Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
- Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilising innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
Education
GCSEs - English
Barnet College
London 09/1991 - 06/1992
NVQ Level 4 - CTLLS
Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough 09/2009 - 06/2010
GCSEs - Maths Social Studies, Art, English, Geography, History, Biology
Friern Barnet County School
London 09/1978 - 07/1983
Skills
- Operational management
- Strategic thinking
- Data collection and analysis
- Change management
- Mentoring and training
- Integrative negotiation
Languages
English
Native
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
“Challenges are achievements in the making”
Darren Lee
Timeline
Prison Governor Drug Strategy Lead
HMPPS Stocken
07.2022 - 08.2023
Reintegration Unit Governor
HMPPS Wayland
02.2021 - 06.2022
Head of Safety
HMPPS Bedford
01.2020 - 01.2021
Regional Violence Reduction Lead
Six Counties Prison Group
05.2018 - 01.2020
Discrete Units Governor
HMPPS Whitemoor
01.2017 - 04.2018
Prison Governor Operational Manager
HMPPS Whitemoor
07.2013 - 01.2017
Subject Matter Expert
HMPPS
02.2009 - 03.2013
Prison Governor Operational Manager
HMPPS Whitemoor
04.2003 - 01.2009
Prison Officer Grades
HMPPS
12.1989 - 04.2003
GCSEs - English
Barnet College
09/1991 - 06/1992
NVQ Level 4 - CTLLS
Peterborough Regional College
09/2009 - 06/2010
GCSEs - Maths Social Studies, Art, English, Geography, History, Biology
Friern Barnet County School
09/1978 - 07/1983
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