Workforce Development Delivery Lead Officer in London

This job posting is only open to Internal Applicants at Brent Council.

Salary range: £48,003 - £51,138 p.a. inc. London weighting

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Make a difference to adult social care by shaping a skilled, sustainable workforce that supports our residents to live well and independently.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Brent Council is seeking a Workforce Development Delivery Lead Officer to play a key role in delivering our Social Care workforce strategy across Adult & Children services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate recruitment, retention, and workforce development initiatives that strengthen our permanent workforce and improve outcomes for residents.

Working closely with senior managers, HR, Finance, and key professional leads, you will plan and deliver targeted projects and workstreams, lead innovative recruitment campaigns, and ensure effective use of recruitment and retention incentives. You will analyse workforce data, benchmark best practice, and develop evidence-based solutions to attract and retain skilled professionals in adult social care. You will also oversee end-to-end recruitment activity, improve candidate experience, support workforce planning, and promote careers in social care through engagement with local and national partners.

The Person

The successful candidate will be:

• An experienced workforce, recruitment, or HR professional with a strong understanding of recruitment and retention challenges within adult social care or similarly complex organisations.
• Skilled in leading projects, analysing workforce data, and translating strategy into practical, deliverable actions.
• Confident in working collaboratively with senior leaders and multi‐disciplinary teams to influence change and deliver results.
• Innovative and proactive, with experience of designing creative recruitment campaigns and using social media and digital platforms effectively.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver time‐sensitive projects with minimal supervision.
• A strong communicator, able to produce clear reports, business cases, and recommendations to support senior decision‐making.
• Committed to improving workforce stability, promoting social care careers, and supporting a positive employee and candidate experience.

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you'll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS).
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles.
• Supportive family‐friendly policies for parents, guardians, and carers.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans.
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment.

Closing date: 22 January 2026 (23:59)

Interview and Assessment: 26 January 2026

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self‐identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer, Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non‐visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.