NEC Software Solutions
NEC Housing Presales Consultant
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NEC Housing Presales Consultant
Pre-Sales Consultant (Social Housing Solutions)
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Job Description
Note: Role may be remote or hybrid, subject to location.
You might think you know NEC (previously Northgate Public Services) and our housing management platform, NEC Housing, but don’t be so sure! Since 2018, we’ve invested over £61m in NEC Housing—continuing with over £8.5m annual investment—to ensure it leads the sector. Our platform is now the housing management solution of choice for providers.
Our Pre-Sales Consultants work with current and prospective social housing clients to ensure they fully grasp every aspect of the platform—and maximise its benefits. These consultants collaborate across teams to:
- Shape tailored solutions
- Respond to tenders
- Deliver engaging demonstrations
- Address client needs through research and insight
This role demands a deep passion for the social housing sector, the issues it faces, and how our NEC Housing platform meets those challenges.
Responsibilities
As a Pre-Sales Consultant at NEC, you’ll be central to our client engagement strategy. Key responsibilities include:
- Tailoring solutions: Designing the best approach for NEC Housing, based on each client’s business requirements and organisational architecture.
- Demonstrations: Planning and managing engaging platform demonstrations for prospects and existing clients. Ensure content aligns with their goals and conveys value clearly.
- Cross-team collaboration: Liaising with the sales team to outline client needs, pre- and post-demonstration.
- Bid responses: Assisting bid teams with accurate, professional proposals, collaborating across NEC departments.
- Platform governance: Staying current with NEC Housing updates through research and self-driven learning. Configuring demo versions to reflect the latest features.
- Market insights: Researching client operations, engaging stakeholders, and tailoring sessions for relevance.
- Expertise: Serving as a technical advisor for sales colleagues, gathering feedback from clients for the Product Management team.
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Qualifications, Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential Skills & Experience
- Pre-sales or equivalent: Experience in pre-sales roles, or strong presentation skills through private sector work (public sector clients) or public sector experience.
- Social housing expertise: In-depth knowledge of the sector and its challenges.
- Technical familiarity: Hands-on experience using or demonstrating integrated housing management solutions.
- Travel requirement: Must hold a full UK driving licence (travel is necessary).
Desirable Skills
While not mandatory, these skills will strengthen your application:
- Market insights: Awareness of emerging housing/local government requirements.
- Business acumen: Understanding of the competitive landscape, market drivers, and sector trends.
- Stakeholder interaction: Ability to gather information from executives (e.g. high-level managers and senior officers).
- Customer success: Recognition of the importance of client retention and customer satisfaction.
- Technical breadth: Exposure to asset management systems, document handling, or mobile solutions.
Personal Attributes
- Self-direction: Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
- Language proficiency: Excellent written and verbal English.
- Technical curiosity: Ability to quickly absorb complex information.
- Relationships & communication: Strong collaboration and writing skills—especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Adaptability: Willingness to travel as needed.
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Additional Information
Benefits
At NEC Software Solutions, we offer a competitive benefits package to support your success:
- Private Medical Cover (and optional family cover).
- 25 days paid holiday (with flexible buy/sell options).
- £4x Life Assurance (enhanced eligibility options).
- 8.5% employer-funded Group Pension Plan ( contribution-matched, up to a cap).
- Flexible benefits tailored to individual lifestyle and career goals.
Joining Requirements
- Must confirm a pre-existing right to work and travel in the UK.
- Offer of employment is subject to vascular checks, references, and potentially a DBS check.
Our Commitment NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support accessibility. Please let us know if you need adjustments for interviews or accommodations during recruitment—we’re committed to inclusivity.
Who We Are
Based at the heart of NEC Corporation, we helping power critical public services—from ambulance dispatch and family support to emergency response and public healthcare.
When you join us, you’ll be among 3,000+ employees driving innovation for:
- Hospitals
- Police forces
- Local authorities
- Housing providers (where NEC Housing transforms operations)
Together, we accelerate public impact. Help us build a better world—join us.
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