Strategic Housing Partnerships Officer

This post focuses on establishing, managing and investing in strong partnerships with affordable housing providers in the Borough including our Tenant Management Organisations to oversee that homes are well maintained and continue to deliver for Brent residents.

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

This post focuses on establishing, managing and investing in strong partnerships with affordable housing providers in the Borough including our Tenant Management Organisations to oversee that homes are well maintained and continue to deliver for Brent residents

The Person

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of Local Authority housing issues and an ability to think and act strategically, contributing to long-term planning and supporting improvement strategies and opportunities. Experience in building and maintaining constructive relationships with various partners and influencing them to achieve shared goals. You will also need skills to effectively manage projects, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation. You must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders while working collaboratively, be a problem solver and resilient. CIH Level qualification is required or willingness to undertake the course, provided by the council.

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 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 Zipcar access, 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