Michelle Jarman-Howe appointed as new Director General of Prisons

Michelle Jarman-Howe has been announced as the new Director General of Prisons, taking on a significant leadership role within the prison system of England and Wales. She brings extensive experience to the position, having begun her career as a prison officer in 1995 and holding a variety of operational leadership roles since then. Her previous appointments include serving as a Deputy Director of Custody from 2013 and as Executive Director for Public Sector Prisons South from 2019 to 2022. Most recently, she has acted as Chief Operating Officer for Prisons for the past three years.

In her new capacity, Jarman-Howe will be responsible for overseeing prison operations throughout England and Wales. Her focus will be on ensuring that prisons remain safe, secure, and humane environments, ultimately aiming to protect the public and reduce rates of reoffending. As she steps into this pivotal role, Jarman-Howe expressed her enthusiasm and commitment, stating "I am honoured to be appointed Director General of Prisons. It is a privilege to lead the Prison Service and the dedicated people who work every day to keep prisons safe and support people to turn their lives around. I look forward to building on the progress we have made together."