Former Reoffending Governor Joins us here at Tempus Novo
Clare Chase Former Reducing Reoffending governor in the Northwest Joins Tempus Novo
Tempus Novo Appoints Clare Chase to Lead Strategic Rehabilitation Initiatives
Tempus Novo has announced the appointment of Clare Chase, a highly respected leader in the criminal justice system, to a senior role heading up one of its key operational areas. With over 15 years’ experience working in the prison service, Chase brings deep expertise in reducing reoffending, strategic partnership building, and leading transformational change across custodial and community settings.
Her most recent role was as Head of Reducing Reoffending at HM Prison and Probation Service, where she developed and implemented evidence-based strategies to support prisoner rehabilitation and resettlement. She led a large multidisciplinary team and worked closely with a broad range of stakeholders—from local authorities and police forces to charities and private sector organisations—to improve outcomes for prisoners and their families.
Chase also served as Reducing Reoffending Project Director on secondment to Liverpool City Council, where she worked directly with city leaders to enhance public service links across the North West’s prisons. Earlier roles with the Ministry of Justice saw her manage the mobilisation of national probation reforms and commission new rehabilitative services tailored to local needs.
Speaking on the appointment, Tempus Novo CEO Steve Freer said:
"The thing that makes Tempus Novo so unique is our understanding of the UK criminal justice system, and so I'm delighted that former prison governors Clare Chase and Andy Laidlaw are joining the team. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience over 30 years combined and have a passion for rehabilitation that should help us to navigate the next stage of growth."
Chase's appointment signals Tempus Novo's continued commitment to tackling reoffending through innovative partnerships, practical solutions, and lived experience from within the system.