NEC HOUSING SPECIALIST/SME

Purpose

To provide expert configuration and implementation support for NEC Housing modules, ensuring business processes are optimised to leverage system capabilities and meet the needs of BCP Homes. The role will sit between existing business and technical resources and focus on delivering robust solution designs, supporting the delivery of standard processes, and minimising bespoke development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance on the use of NEC Housing modules to support business and technical resource understanding and decision-making
• Transform user requirements into solution designs, producing technical specifications.
• Oversee and support the team to configure and build NEC Housing system modules.
• Collaborate with business analysts, SMEs, and internal stakeholders to refine and document module designs
• Challenge and support the adoption of standard configurations and processes, minimising the need for bespoke solutions.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with housing regulations and internal policies.
• Develop and implement testing plans for functional testing and UAT
• Lead knowledge transfer and training activities for system management

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Extensive experience configuring NEC Housing across all/most modules.
• A strong understanding of NEC Housing configuration and build requirements.
• Strong SQL, PLSQL, and Oracle skills.
• Proven ability to translate business processes and requirements into technical configurations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement and managing user expectations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable:

• Experience with product ownership/management in hybrid architectures (on-premise and cloud).
• Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps for managing requirements and backlogs.
• Knowledge of systems architectural principles.
• Experience integrating NEC with MS Dynamics 365, Oracle Finance, or other Back Office systems.

General Role Expectations

• Accountable for delivering results in line with project and business plans.
• Responsible for medium-term planning and objective setting within the area of responsibility.
• Self-directed within broad goals and strategic direction.
• Develops and manages key internal and external relationships.
• Makes independent decisions with significant day-to-day impact.
• Provides and implements business-focused solutions within time and cost constraints.
• Demonstrates original thinking and a commitment to high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant technical or professional certifications (eg, NEC, Oracle, Agile) are advantageous.

THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE