Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation (Full Time)

New Start; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Ealing London Borough Council is seeking a Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation in London. You will lead services that provide housing support, allocations and accommodation decisions with a focus on timely, fair and efficient outcomes.

The role drives service improvement, engages with residents, partners and colleagues, and shapes the future of housing management within the council.

Responsibilities

• Lead housing allocations and accommodation services for the council.
• Ensure decisions are fair, timely and consistent across cases.
• Balance operational delivery with strategic change to improve services for residents.

Job description

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Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation

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Salary

up to £93k

Expires

29/11/2026

Location

London (Greater), London (Greater)

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

Working closely with the Assistant Director, you will lead services that have an immediate impact on households experiencing housing need.

This is about much more than processes, allocations and placements. You will help us make the best possible use of a scarce and valuable housing resource, improve the quality and value of temporary accommodation and ensure our decisions are fair, timely and consistent.

We want a leader who combines strong operational delivery with the ambition to challenge how things are done and shape better services for the future.

We are looking for people who are ambitious for Ealing and ambitious for our residents. Leaders who are comfortable driving change, combine strategic thinking with a strong grip on delivery, and understand that lasting improvement comes from working with residents, colleagues and partners.

We have made real progress, but our journey is not finished. That is precisely what makes this such an exciting time to join us.

Indicative timetable

Closing date for applications:
Midnight Sunday 29 November 2026

Preliminary/Technical Interviews:
w/c 7 December 2026

Final Panel Interviews:
Late December 2026 or Early January 2027

(Dates may be subject to slight change)

Please let us know if there are any interview dates within the indicative timetable on which you are likely to be unavailable.

Company: Ealing London Borough Council

Salary: up to £93k

Location: London (Greater), London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Housing

Job Role: Head of Service