Michelle Jarman-Howe has been appointed Director General of Prisons following a recruitment process. She had been serving as interim Director General.
Ms Jarman-Howe began her career in the Prison Service as a prison officer in 1995. Her previous roles include prison governor, Deputy Director of Custody, and Executive Director for Public Sector Prisons South.
From 2022 to 2025, she was Chief Operating Officer for Prisons. In her new role, Ms Jarman-Howe will be responsible for leading prison operations across England and Wales.
Michelle Jarman-Howe stated, "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."