A London Local Authority is looking for a Head of TA and Allocations to lead three key areas - PRS, TA and Allocations - through a period of change.
You'll manage around 3 direct reports and 20 staff overall, taking on leadership until a new structure is in place. The role combines strategic and operational responsibility, including:
- Managing budgets of £2M (PRS) and £8M (TA), with targets to deliver £6M in savings.
- Overseeing allocations, voids, and temporary accommodation services.
- Leading on system improvements, including replacing the current NEC setup with a modern TA and PRS management system.
- Driving better performance and consistency across all three teams.
You'll need proven budget management, strong leadership across housing services, and experience delivering change in fast-moving environments.
This role is hybrid, and pays up to £650/day (dependent on experience).
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send your updated CV to sydney@park-avenue.co.uk , along with your availability for an initial call.
Testimonials
I found Sydney to be friendly, personable and professional at all times. She goes above and beyond the remit of her duties by working till later just to provide me with an update despite going on leave the next day.
Sydney is a professional and conscientious recruitment consultant and has been thorough in her search for temporary housing positions and with explaining the process and providing information regarding temporary posts and what this entails. Sydney has been in regular contact via email and phone and has been second to none. Sydney has put me forward for several interviews and provided feedback immediately after. I feel supported and informed and she is an asset to the company.