Are you an experienced housing professional with a passion for tackling homelessness and delivering high-quality housing services? A South London local authority is seeking a Head of Homelessness and Allocations to lead and transform its housing needs and homelessness services.About the RoleThis is a senior leadership position with a strong hands-on element. You will be the strategic lead for homelessness prevention, housing register assessments, rough sleeping initiatives, and the allocation of social housing. The role involves managing complex statutory responsibilities, driving service transformation, and ensuring compliance with legal and policy frameworks.You will oversee:Homelessness triage, prevention, and relief servicesSingle homelessness and rough sleeping strategiesHousing register assessments and social housing allocationsTemporary accommodation strategy and quality assuranceWorking ArrangementsThis is an office-based role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week on-site, with the likelihood of up to 5 days. Flexibility is essential as evening work will be required to attend meetings and community events. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop high-performing teams to deliver statutory housing dutiesDrive service improvements and transformation projects within budgetCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet housing targetsEnsure robust performance management and compliance with governance frameworksRepresent the authority in strategic partnerships an