Description
Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.
Salary range: £43,449 - £46,161 per annum inclusive of London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
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 is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.
Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.
About the role
We are looking for 2 Community Grants Officers to join us.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community and Social Infrastructure Team, which is responsible for delivering and managing a comprehensive grants programme, ensuring grants deliver value for money and achieve positive outcomes that improve the lives of local people.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a range of community grant programmes from application through to award and monitoring
- Assessing funding applications and supporting fair, transparent funding decisions.
- Providing advice and support to residents, community groups and organisations seeking funding
- Managing grant enquiries, maintaining accurate records and producing reports on programme performance
- Working collaboratively across the council and with external partners to maximise funding opportunities and deliver positive outcomes for residents.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Passionate about supporting communities and delivering positive outcomes
- Experience in grant management and/or grant assessment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Understanding of the voluntary and community sector.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- Solution-focused, flexible and a strong team player.
- Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
Why join us?
We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:
- 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
- Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment
To learn more about our staff benefits, visit Our offer to you.
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 8 November 2026 (23:59)
Interested in applying? Click "Apply Now" to begin your application.
Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.
You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the job description. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
Community Grants Officer employer: Borough of Brent
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