Community Development and Engagement Officer

Salary range: £42,060 - £44,685p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time An excellent offer… Responsible for the operational delivery of the Council Housing Engagement Framework and the New Council Homes Programme engagement plan. 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 - Community Development and Engagement Officer Are you passionate about empowering communities and making a real difference in people’s lives? Brent Council is looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Development and Engagement Officer to join our Housing Community Engagement team. In this exciting role, you’ll lead and support a wide range of community engagement and consultation initiatives across one of London’s most diverse boroughs. From organising Brent Housing Events to promoting resident participation through the our platforms and visiting resident associations assisting them in the community, hosting panels, consultations and mystery shopping you’ll be at the heart of shaping how we connect with our communities. Key Responsibilities include to: Deliver inclusive and high-quality engagement activities across the borough. Organise and manage community events, including logistics and promotion. Support and guide council teams in delivering meaningful consultations. Promote and monitor participation in council grant programmes and monitor social value Act as a key liaison with community groups and voluntary organisations. Collect and analyse data to showcase the impact of engagement work. The Person We are looking for someone with proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or public consultation. You will have the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends and strong organisational and communication skills. You will also be a collaborative team player with a passion for diversity and inclusion and be confident in using digital tools and platforms like Microsoft Office and MS Teams. Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 (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. Job Description