Job Description

Salary range: 50,574 - 53,607 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Lead, Inspire, and Make a Lasting Impact - Join Brent's Specialist Homelessness Service

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

A Leadership Opportunity to Change Lives

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to:


Manage a team of officers responsible for increasing the supply of affordable accommodation for homeless households and processing contract payments to suppliers Provide effective procurement and contract management of commissioned services
In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will:


Oversee the procurement of accommodation, ensuring its quality and compliance with legal and health and safety standards Manage budgets relevant to property procurement ensuring best value and financial efficiency Ensure compliance with homelessness legislation Foster a flexible, person-centred approach, recognizing that every household's needs are unique Lead, develop, and inspire your team, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to deliver exceptional outcomes for our residents

The Person

A Passionate, Resilient and Skilled Leader

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive individual who is self-motivated, has a positive attitude and thrives in a busy and challenging environment.


You will also need:


A strong understanding of procurement, commissioning and contract management Comprehensive knowledge of homelessness legislation and case law Proven experience in leading and managing a successful team Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills A people-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering an exceptional service Effective communication is key in this role, as well as the ability to interact confidently with the various stakeholders
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will directly impact lives. If you are ready for a challenging yet highly rewarding career move, we want to hear from you.


Apply today and be part of a team making real change happen.


Closing date: Sunday 21 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