NEC Developer – AR NEW

Carrington Blake Recruitment
Job Title

NEC Housing Implementation Consultant (Contract)

Contract Details

• Contract length: Initial 6 months
• Contract type: Contract – Can be Inside or Outside IR35
• Programme: NEC Housing re-implementation
• Working arrangement: Hybrid (site presence as required)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced NEC Housing Implementation Consultant to support the re-implementation of NEC Housing and the enablement of Account Analytics functionality within the application.

This role requires a deep understanding of NEC Housing data structures and housing business processes, with the ability to lead and deliver end-to-end solution design, configuration, build, and testing across key NEC Housing modules.

The position is a contract role for the duration of the implementation programme, with a strong emphasis on knowledge and skills transfer to permanent officers within the Housing directorate prior to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for NEC Housing during the re-implementation programme
• Lead and contribute to solution design workshops, translating housing business requirements into robust NEC Housing configurations
• Own and deliver module build and configuration across core NEC Housing modules
• Provide expertise on NEC Housing data structures to support reporting and Account Analytics functionality
• Support functional testing, ensuring solutions meet agreed acceptance criteria
• Facilitate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with housing service users
• Identify and resolve system, configuration, and data issues throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Deliver skills transfer and knowledge handover to permanent Housing officers to enable long term system support and ownership

Required Experience & Skills Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Borough Councils or Local Authorities
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end NEC Housing implementations (design through to build and testing)
• Strong understanding of housing business processes and how they are represented within NEC Housing
• Hands on experience implementing most or all of the following NEC Housing modules:
  • Repairs
  • NEC Assets
  • Planned Maintenance
  • Engage
• Solid understanding of NEC Housing data structures, reporting, and analytics enablement
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary programme teams
• Ability to communicate confidently with both technical teams and housing service users

Desirable

• Experience supporting Account Analytics, reporting, or data warehouse solutions
• Background working on re-implementation or transformation programmes
• Experience mentoring or training internal teams during system handover

What This Role Is Not

• Not a Business Analyst or requirements-only role
• Not a support or helpdesk position
• This role requires ownership of design and implementation, not just participation

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a hands on NEC Housing specialist who has led or owned implementations, understands the system at both a functional and data level, and is comfortable leaving behind a sustainable solution through effective skills transfer.