Key Requirements of the Role

Essential Skills & Experience

To excel in this proactive and mission-driven role, we seek a motivated professional with:

• Experience in homelessness, temporary accommodation, or housing services within a local authority or comparable setting.
• Cohesion in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments, ensuring coordination, organization, and effective follow-through.
• Colaboration and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data, tracking performance, and aiding evidence-based decision-making.
• Ability to proactively solve issues, keeping delivery momentum alive.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a team player with:

• A proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Resilient and adaptable mindset.
• Driven commitment to improving housing outcomes for Brent’s residents.

Why Join Brent?

Brent fosters an environment where employees feel valued and is proud of its enriching benefits package, which includes;

• Annual Leave:
  • Up to 33 days of paid annual leave (depending on length of service) plus public holidays.
• Pension Scheme:
  • An excellent pension with generous employer contributions under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Further information available here: LGPS Info.
• Flexibility:
  • Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles.
• Support & Wellbeing Policies:
  • Family-friendly policies supporting parents, guardians, and carers.
  • Health and wellbeing support, including:
    • Free eye test support.
    • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Financial assistance such as:
    • Education sessions.
    • Childcare deposit loans.
    • Season ticket loans.
  • Onsite affordable parking with additional travel benefits:
    • On-site Cycle to Work scheme.
    • Discretionary MyBrent Rewards that include:
      • Discounts on shopping.
      • Travel and leisure.
      • Entertainment.
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  • Commitment to learning and development.
  • Upskilling to help your career progress.

To learn more about these benefits and more, please visit: Brent Benefit Details.

Application Information

Closing Date & Additional Notes

• Closing Date: 19 July 2026 (23:59).
• All applications require a supporting statement.
• Please ensure your application demonstrates compliance with all the essential requirements listed in the job description.
• CVs can be provided but are not sufficient on their own; always include the supporting statement.

Diversity & Inclusivity

Brent is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Applicants are welcomed to self-identify in the diversity survey section of the application.

Safeguarding Commitment

Brent is fully committed to safeguarding policies and safer recruitment practices. Applicants should expect a background check, which may include:

• An Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check for roles involving interaction with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Trust Cifas values by sharing personal information, including:

• Regular checking to prevent fraud, misconduct, and misuse. Further details on how your information will be handled are available here: Cifas Data Protection.

Flexible Working

• Brent adopts a positive stance toward flexible working adjustments.

Accessibility

Brent is a disability confident employer, welcoming applications from people with all disabilities, extending to those with non-visible disabilities and those with mental health conditions.

• We will accommodate requirements reasonably if applicants need adjustments due to disability during any part of the recruitment process.
• For further discussions, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.

For job description or application forms, visit: BRENT Job Descriptions Secondment Application