Location
3 days a week at the Civic Centre and other locations from time to time, London Borough of Brent.

Hours
36 hours per week, with occasional evening work.

Salary
£42,060 - £44,685 per annum.

About the Role
Are you passionate about people, the places where they live, and policymaking? Brent is a London borough full of contrasts and rapid growth, offering a unique and exciting environment for public service. As a Cabinet Officer in the Leader’s Office, you will provide executive support to at least four Cabinet Members, assist in preparing agendas, reports, and actions, and help shape policy to turn the Cabinet’s ambitions into action for residents.

You will build strong internal networks to facilitate effective relationships between Cabinet and the Corporate Management Team (CMT), support Cabinet Members in communicating their priorities to external stakeholders, and gain unparalleled exposure to senior politicians and council officers. This role offers significant scope for development, including building a portfolio of policy expertise and supporting projects aligned with the council’s corporate priorities.

Experience
Experience is valuable and desirable but not essential. Understanding of local government in London and its political, financial, and legislative context is important.

About you
You will be an excellent communicator, comfortable working with senior politicians and officers, with a strong interest in policymaking. Highly organised with attention to detail, you must be able to support multiple Cabinet Members and navigate complex, confidential, and sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required; however, a clear understanding of local government functions and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential.