Head of TA and Allocations

  • Park Avenue Recruitment
  • Nov 01, 2025
Contractor Real Estate

Job Description

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 (url removed) , along with your availability for an initial call.