Community Grants Officer

Salary range: £43,449 - £46,161 per annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location:

Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

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 one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.

Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

We are looking for2 Community Grants Officers to join us.
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 deliver value for money and achieve positive outcomes that improve the lives of local people.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a range of community grant programmes from application through to award and monitoring
• Assessing funding applications and supporting fair, transparent funding decisions.
• Providing advice and support to residents, community groups and organisations seeking funding
• Managing grant enquiries, maintaining accurate records and producing reports on programme performance
• Working collaboratively across the council and with external partners to maximise funding opportunities and deliver positive outcomes for residents.

We are looking for someone who:

• Passionate about supporting communities and delivering positive outcomes
• Experience in grant management and/or grant assessment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Solution-focused, flexible and a strong team player.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping

We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
• Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

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Closing date:
Sunday 8 November 2026 (23:59)

You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the job description. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement.

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