Salary range: £46,857 - £49,890 p.a. inc
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time 

Exciting PO4 opportunity to work in the supported Living - commissioning team!

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

The commissioning, contracting and market management supported living team provides end-to-end commissioning. As one of the Market Oversight Managers, you will be the strategic commissioning lead for all supported living, extra care and housing related support services. Managing the end to end commissioning cycle from analysis to implementation.

As part of your portfolio, you will also manage the brokerage function and line manage the brokers

Managing all aspects of commissioning and brokerage will mean this role has a varied workflow. You may need to get involved in areas that are directly linked to the councils wider strategic relationships.

The Person

You will have a good understanding of commissioning, contracting, procurement and will have a proven track record of leading on commissioning activity with multiple stakeholders from conception to mobilisation. A good understanding of project management methodology and systems to deliver projects and commissioning activity.

This is a large, lively and dynamic team so the ability to work as part of a team and support other colleagues is required. The team has a varied function overall and the ability to think differently, creatively and get ‘stuck in’ to pieces of work that may not be exactly a Market Oversight Manager function is desirable. If you want, to gain more experience across the entire commissioning cycle this is the team for you!

A good communicator with a can do attitude who wants to gain different experiences and knowledge in a fast paced, busy team.  


Closing Date: 09 April 2023 (23:00)

Additional Information

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.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer, Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden 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 Please note the information you provide will be treated fairly and confidentially.

Please note CVs will not be considered without a supporting statement as part of your application for this position.

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