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Are you passionate about empowering communities and making a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast paced, people focused environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

Brent Council leads the way in working with residents, businesses, and stakeholders. We’ve built a reputation for working with communities in meaningful ways, empowering them to play an active role in shaping the borough.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community and Social Infrastructure Team, responsible for delivering and managing a comprehensive grants programme. You’ll help ensure grants are aligned with the Borough Plan, deliver value for money, and achieve positive outcomes that improve the lives of local people.

What you’ll do

• Lead the process of assessing, evaluating, and managing grants
• Ensure funding decisions align with the Borough Plan and deliver real community impact
• Work closely with Corporate Communications and Community Engagement Teams to boost participation in grant programmes
• Build strong relationships with residents, partners, and community groups
• Attend evening meetings and community events when required (occasional weekend work may be needed)

We’re looking for someone with

• Enthusiasm for community engagement and a passion for making a difference
• Excellent communication and people skills, with confidence in community-facing roles
• Proactivity, flexibility and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A creative, solution-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience in grants management, assessment, or public sector project delivery (desirable)

Access the full job description here.

What you’ll enjoy

• Flexible working (up to 2 days from home, laptop provided)
• 27 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly leave (parental, paternity, carers’, foster and special leave)
• Financial support (season ticket and childcare deposit loans)
• Affordable parking, Zipcar and cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Active staff networks and champion groups
• My Brent Rewards, offering discounts on brands, travel, entertainment and shopping

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This vacancy may close sooner than advertised should we receive a high number of applications. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply’ and include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification. CVs are welcome but must be accompanied by a supporting statement.

Brent Council welcomes applications from all communities and encourages applicants to complete the diversity section of the application. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and offer reasonable adjustments. If you require any adjustments, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.

Roles in areas involving children, young people or vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks. Application data may be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and misconduct. For more information on how your data is used and your rights, visit www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Flexible working is supported wherever possible.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• General Business, Business Development, and Other
• Industries: Government Administration and Community Services

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