Salary range: £40,755 - £43,299 p.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 opportunity…

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

We are seeking a Placement Relationship Officer to join our Commissioning Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to shape and enhance relationships with existing community based providers in Brent and drive improvements across the sector.

You will play a key role in:

Supporting the commissioning of services within the community
To further ensure that all commissioned provision is meeting required contract standards and outcomes.
Undertake contract monitoring with designated providers, identifying quality concerns and working with providers to develop, implement and monitor quality improvement plans, supported by the Supplier Relationship Manager.
Understanding supply and demand in the market and helping to grow and shape services accordingly.

The Person

You should have an in-depth understanding of adult social care and be passionate about improving the quality and sustainability of services in Brent.

The ideal candidate will bring:

Experience in commissioning care services, preferably within adult social care.
A proven track record in stakeholder engagement, particularly with community based providers
Strong skills in quality assurance
The ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining a focus on outcomes.
Communicating and influencing skills.

Our Offer to You

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
Very generous employer pension contribution
Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)
A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave
Access to affordable parking nearby
Access to our Zipcar scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
Season ticket loan for public transport
Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.

Closing date: 17 August 2025 (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 on [email protected]

Job Description

About the company

Brent Council is the local authority for the Brent borough in London, serving both inner and outer London with a diverse community. It provides public services such as housing, education, waste, transport, social care, planning, and culture, and it supports residents and businesses through digital platforms and council departments. The council operates a transformation agenda aimed at reshaping how services are delivered to better meet community needs and improve outcomes across the borough. Compared with other councils, Brent emphasizes its cultural and ethnic diversity, strong community engagement, and a broad, integrated approach to governance and service delivery. Its goal is to improve people’s lives in Brent by offering efficient, inclusive, and sustainable services, while fostering economic growth and a vibrant local community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

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Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

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What believers are saying

Core funding rose £70.4 million for 2026/27, funding services and capital projects.
Brent launched its replacement Local Plan process on 30 June 2026, signaling long-term growth control.
The 15 September 2026 Wembley Jobs Fair brings 150-plus employers to Brent residents.

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The 25 August 2026 Civic Centre stabbing exposed serious site-security failure and reputational damage.
The 2026/27 budget needs £10.4 million more savings after £238 million since 2010.
Playground safety complaints and landlord backlash can erode trust while enforcement workloads expand.

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Brent’s borough-wide HMO licensing, confirmed 2 February 2026, covers nearly all rentals.
Brent controls regeneration through Wembley Housing Zone, St Raphael's, and Church End projects.
Brent Works links employers to residents through Wembley Jobs Fair and apprenticeship pipelines.

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