Housing Revenue Systems & Data Analyst

Summary: The Housing Revenue Systems & Data Analyst role involves managing and enhancing housing finance systems while ensuring data quality and statutory compliance within a local authority's Rent Accounting Team. The position requires a blend of technical oversight, reporting, and strategic support to improve housing services. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in data and systems to contribute to a data-driven, resident-focused council. This temporary role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to impact public service positively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and configure systems like Northgate NEC
• Act as a gatekeeper for finance-related system changes
• Lead on user acceptance testing and rollout
• Ensure compliance with statutory rent processes and communication
• Develop reports on arrears, recovery, income, and service charges
• Support rent-setting and forecasting activities
• Use SQL, QlikSense, and SAP BusinessObjects to produce actionable insights
• Lead on data quality assurance
• Oversee rent reconciliation and transaction matching
• Manage statutory rent statements and returns
• Handle ad hoc data requests as needed
• Contribute to wider council IT transformation projects
• Map business processes and support system integration
• Liaise with Corporate Finance to ensure financial gatekeeping

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with housing and finance systems (ideally Northgate NEC)
• Advanced data skills, including SQL and performance reporting
• Knowledge of housing policy, rent legislation, and financial compliance
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and services
• Experience with ITIL, social housing, or CCAB study is advantageous

Salary (Rate): 30.02

City: Camden Town

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other