Head of Temporary Accommodation, Register and Allocations

Reference: 3525343225_1774534821

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.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide strategic and operational leadership across Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Register services,
*Lead the delivery of the Council's B&B elimination plan, reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and supporting households to move into sustainable housing
*Oversee the provision, procurement and management of Temporary Accommodation, ensuring services operate within legislative requirements, contractual standards and financial limits
*Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and other statutory guidance.
*Oversee the Housing Register and allocations scheme, ensuring a fair, transparent and effective approach to prioritisation and lettings
*Drive continuous service improvement, strengthening performance management, improving the customer journey and delivering value for money
*Lead on the development and implementation of service policies, procedures and systems in line with legislative and strategic requirements
*Manage significant financial resources, including Temporary Accommodation budgets, ensuring effective planning, control and alignment with the Council's financial framework
*Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal services, external agencies, landlords and providers to improve supply and service delivery
*Represent the service at a senior level, including engagement with Members, senior leaders and external stakeholders
About You
*Substantial experience at a senior management level within a local authority housing service, with responsibility for Temporary Accommodation and Housing Allocation services
*Demonstrable experience of leading and motivating large, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering service improvement in a complex environment
*Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, allocations frameworks and the wider housing policy context
*Experience of managing significant budgets within a public sector environment and delivering services within financial constraints
*Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management, including working effectively with housing providers, landlords and partners
*Ability to lead and deliver change programmes, improving service performance and customer outcomes
*Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Members, senior officers and external stakeholders
*Politically aware, with a clear understanding of the governance and decision-making environment within local government
*Able to provide clear strategic direction while maintaining effective oversight of operational delivery

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£475.00
Per day
Up to GBP475.00 per day

Slough

Contract

Added 26/03/2026
Reference: 3525343225_1774534821

Head of Temporary Accommodation, Register and Allocations

Slough
Contract

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