A new role designed to enhance community involvement and sustainability is set to be introduced at Wormwood Scrubs, with a pilot workforce plan for 2026/27 approved by the Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust Committee on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The plan includes the creation of a Head of Operations and Sustainability position, which will expand upon and replace the current Trust Manager role. This transition is expected to occur around March 2026, with the new structure being piloted for one year.
The introduction of the Head of Operations and Sustainability role is projected to increase staffing overheads by approximately £40,000, bringing the total to around £110,000 for 2026/27. While the specific budget for the new position and a direct cost comparison to the Trust Manager role are not explicitly detailed, the overall increase reflects the expanded responsibilities.
The new role aims to bolster the increasing activity on the Scrubs, driven by capital and community investment programmes. The Head of Operations and Sustainability will be responsible for development leadership, line management, compliance oversight, and the delivery of a five-year sustainability strategy.
Further details on the committee's decisions can be found in the Public reports pack for the March 24, 2026 meeting.
