Quality Assurance and Standards Manager

Salary range: £61,653 - £65,181 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time Be part of a team that strengthen governance, raise standards, and deliver assurance that matters.
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 role involves managing a broad range of internal and external relationships, including directors, senior managers, elected members, and various public, private, and voluntary sector partners.

It requires developing strong partnerships, leading a high-performance team, and taking a key role in the development of council services.

The position operates within a framework set by the CEO and Council but allows considerable autonomy in shaping services. The role also leads on policy development, ensures compliance with new legislation, and upholds high professional standards.

The position is expected to be part of the Councils’ emergency planning and resilience arrangement, including being on call Gold/Silver, and to demonstrate a commitment to embedding ownership throughout of this being everybody’s business.

The postholder must conduct the duties in compliance with the Best Value Duty as set out in the Local Government Act 1999.

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

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