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Salary range: £48,003 - £51,138 (pro rata) p.a. inc. London weightingContract: Fixed term / Secondment with line management approval (12-months)Hours of work: 36 hours per weekLocation: Civic centre and other locations from time to timeAre you ready to join us as Community Grants Programme Manager and oversee a transformative funding journey from strategy to success?Brent is a vibrant and diverse London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, Brent is a place of strong community identity and ambition.The council is delivering a far-reaching transformation agenda to better meet the needs of residents. This is an exciting time to join us and play a central role in shaping how funding supports inclusive growth, stronger communities and improved local infrastructure.This is an opportunity to lead a high-profile community funding programme that delivers real, visible improvements across Brent’s neighbourhoods. As Community Grants Programme Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of grant funding, including NCIL, ensuring investment delivers meaningful outcomes for residents and aligns with council priorities.What you will doAs Community Grants Programme Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of projects that strengthen neighbourhood identity, improve local infrastructure and support inclusive community development. You will:Lead the end-to-end management of the Community Grants Programme, including NCIL fundingOversee project assessment, commissioning and delivery to ensure alignment with council prioritiesManage programme budgets, monitoring spend and ensuring transparency and value for moneyBuild strong relationships with residents, community organisations and internal servicesProvide guidance and capacity-building support to community groups applying for fundingPrepare reports, dashboards and briefings for senior officers, Corporate Management Team, political governance groups, Cabinet and committeesMaintain accurate programme dashboards to track progress, performance and outcomesThis role offers a genuine opportunity to deliver projects that improve residents’ quality of life across Brent.We are looking for someone withProven experience managing complex programmes or projects involving multiple stakeholdersExperience working in local government, community development or a similar public or third sector settingStrong financial management skills, including oversight of grant funding and budgetsExcellent communication and report-writing skills for senior and political audiencesExperience supporting community engagement and organisational capacity buildingThe ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver shared objectivesYou will be organised, confident and comfortable balancing strategic oversight with practical delivery in a community-focused environment.Why join us?We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidaysExcellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)Hybrid and flexible working options available for most rolesSupportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carersHealth and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeFinancial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loansTravel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilitiesLearning and development opportunities to help you grow your careerAccess to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainmentHow to applyClosing date: Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 23:59We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so early application is encouraged.Please click Apply and include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification. CVs are welcome but must be accompanied by 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.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 .