Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead their 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 BandB 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 ..... full job details .....