Community Grants Officer

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 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 leads the way in working with residents, businesses, and stakeholders. We have built a reputation for working with communities in meaningful ways that strengthen and encourage communities to play an active part in shaping the borough.

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 are aligned to the Borough plan, deliver value for money and achieve positive outcomes that improve the lives of local people.

You will be responsible for leading the process of assessing, evaluating, and managing grants as well as, working closely with our Corporate Communications and Community Engagement Teams to increase participation in the programmes.

The work includes occasion evening meetings / community events, and you may occasionally be required to work during the weekend.

The Person

We are seeking an enthusiastic person who is passionate about working with and supporting the community, to ensure we deliver the best outcomes for residents. The post requires someone who comfortable and confident interacting with people and has effective communication skills. Someone who is proactive, can demonstrate initiative, is flexible and happy to work both individually and as part of a team.

A creative, solution focused mindset with the ability to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Experience of grants management and/or assessment, community engagement or public sector project delivery desirable.

Closing date: 7 September 2025 (23:59)
Additional Information

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 encourage 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. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here. 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.uk