Head Of TA And Allocations

Park Avenue Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London is seeking a Head of TA and Allocations to lead key housing service areas during a period of change. This role combines strategic and operational responsibilities, including managing significant budgets and driving system improvements. The position is hybrid and offers a competitive rate of up to £650 per day, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven budget management experience.
• Strong leadership across housing services.
• Experience delivering change in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage around 3 direct reports and 20 staff overall.
• Oversight of allocations, voids, and temporary accommodation services.
• Lead on system improvements, replacing the current NEC setup.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Change management

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

You’ll need proven budget management, strong leadership across housing services, and experience delivering change in fast‑moving environments.

Compensation & Conditions

This role is hybrid, and pays up to 650/day (dependent on experience).

Application

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send your updated CV to (url removed) , along with your availability for an initial call.