Head of Temporary Accommodation Housing Register and Allocations
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Job Summary
5-6 months contract with a local authority
Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Temporary Accommodation Housing Allocations and Housing Register services within a busy local authority setting. The postholder will ensure compliance with statutory duties drive service transformation improve customer outcomes and oversee the delivery of the Councils B&B elimination plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership for Temporary Accommodation Housing Allocations and the Housing Register ensuring services operate to high professional standards.
- Drive the implementation of the Councils B&B elimination plan reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and increasing access to sustainable housing.
- Oversee procurement provision and management of Temporary Accommodation in line with legislative frameworks contractual requirements and financial constraints.
Essential Experience
- Substantial senior management experience within a local authority housing service with responsibility for Temporary Accommodation and Housing Allocations.
- Proven track record of leading large multi-disciplinary teams in a complex and high-pressure environment.
- Strong understanding of homelessness legislation allocations frameworks and the wider housing policy landscape.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Housing Public Policy Social Care or a related field.
- Professional housing qualification (e.g. CIH Chartered Membership) is highly desirable.
- Evidence of continued professional development in housing leadership or public sector management.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Enhanced DBS required.
- We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes on 31st March 2026 apply ASAP.
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead our Temporary Accommodation and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting.
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead our Temporary Accommodation and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting.
