Housing Revenue Systems & Data Analyst
Camden
Contract
£29.11 per hour PAYE or £38.11 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Revenue Systems & Data Analyst.
Are you passionate about data-driven service improvement? Do you want to play a key role in helping Camden deliver excellent housing services? We are looking for a Housing Revenue Systems & Data Analyst to drive innovation, performance, and compliance in the Rent Accounting Team.
You’ll play a pivotal role in managing housing finance systems, producing actionable insights, and supporting statutory and operational processes. This is a role that combines technical expertise with a strong sense of purpose—to ensure rent systems work efficiently and fairly for the people of Camden.
Key Responsibilities
1. Systems & Compliance
Configure, maintain, and improve housing management & finance systems (e.g. Northgate NEC).
Act as the gatekeeper for all system changes impacting finance, rents and housing data.
Lead on user acceptance testing and rollout of system updates.
Ensure compliance with all statutory housing rent communications and processes.
Work collaboratively with ICT and third-party vendors on system enhancements.
2. Business Intelligence & Reporting
Develop and maintain complex reports on arrears, recovery, service charges and income performance.
Support budget planning and rent-setting processes through robust forecasting for revenue maximisation.
Use tools like SQL, SAP BusinessObjects, QlikSense to provide performance analytics.
Lead on data quality assurance and governance across all rent-related systems.
Evaluating performance metrics, identifying trends and supporting data driven decision making.
3. Operational Support
Oversee rent reconciliation and transaction matching.
Manage quarterly and annual rent statements and notifications.
Ensure timely preparation and delivery of statutory returns.
Respond to ad hoc data requests.
4. Strategic Development
Represent rent system interests in council-wide IT and transformation projects.
Map business processes and assess impacts of system changes.
Develop and embed finance gatekeeping processes in partnership with Corporate Finance.
Produce technical specifications and collaborate on systems integration.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Has strong experience working with housing management and finance systems (ideally Northgate NEC).
Can manage large datasets, perform critical analysis, and present insights clearly.
Understands housing policy, rent legislation, and financial reporting.
Possesses excellent SQL and data reporting skills.
Thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Understands the importance of statutory compliance and service excellence.
Experience with ITIL practices, social housing, and working towards a CCAB qualification.
Camden Way: Five Ways of Working
To succeed at Camden, it’s not just what you do, but how you do it. Our transformation strategy, The Camden Way, reflects the values and behaviours that help us make Camden a place where everyone can thrive.
We work by:
Delivering for the people of Camden
Working as one team
Taking pride in getting it right
Finding better ways
Taking personal responsibility
What We Offer
A flexible, hybrid working environment
A diverse, inclusive workplace
Ongoing training and professional development
The chance to contribute to a high-impact public service mission
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients
are an equal opportunities employer