The role involves managing a broad range of internal and external relationships, including directors, senior managers, elected members, and various public, private, and voluntary sector partners.
It requires developing strong partnerships, leading a high-performance team, and taking a key role in the development of council services.
The position operates within a framework set by the CEO and Council but allows considerable autonomy in shaping services. The role also leads on policy development, ensures compliance with new legislation, and upholds high professional standards.
The position is expected to be part of the Councils’ emergency planning and resilience arrangement, including being on call Gold/Silver, and to demonstrate a commitment to embedding ownership throughout of this being everybody’s business.
The postholder must conduct the duties in compliance with the Best Value Duty as set out in the Local Government Act 1999.
We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:
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 essential requirements on the Job description. 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.
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.
