SQL Developer - NEC Housing (Out of scope-IR35)

Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 16 weeks with a possible extension.

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SQL Developer – NEC Housing (Out of Scope IR35) – Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)

Contract: 16-week temporary contract from 16 November 2026 to 7 March 2027

Support Housing Systems Through Advanced SQL Development and NEC Housing Expertise

We're recruiting an experienced SQL Developer with NEC Housing experience to join Sutton Housing Partnership, based at Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4LE.

This is a specialist technical role supporting the development, maintenance and optimisation of data, reporting and system functionality within an NEC Housing environment.

You'll work closely with housing teams, IT colleagues, analysts and other stakeholders to develop SQL solutions, improve reporting, troubleshoot data issues and support the effective use of housing management systems.

The assignment is identified as outside the scope of IR35, with a rate of £450.00 per day.

About the Role

As a SQL Developer – NEC Housing, you'll provide technical expertise across SQL development, data extraction, reporting, integration and system support.

You'll be responsible for writing and optimising SQL queries, supporting data quality and reporting requirements, investigating system issues and helping ensure housing data is accurate, accessible and reliable.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing, maintaining and optimising SQL queries, scripts and stored procedures
• Supporting NEC Housing databases and associated data structures
• Producing complex data extracts and reports for housing and operational teams
• Investigating and resolving data quality and system issues
• Supporting reporting and management information requirements
• Creating and maintaining SQL-based reporting solutions
• Working with housing teams to understand business requirements
• Translating operational requirements into technical SQL solutions
• Supporting data migration, cleansing and transformation activities
• Validating data accuracy and consistency across housing systems
• Supporting integrations between NEC Housing and other systems
• Troubleshooting database, reporting and application-related issues
• Improving query performance and database efficiency
• Supporting testing and implementation of system changes
• Producing technical documentation for developed solutions
• Working closely with developers, analysts, IT teams and housing specialists
• Providing technical advice and guidance on SQL and NEC Housing functionality
• Maintaining appropriate security, confidentiality and data protection standards
• Supporting continuous improvement of housing systems and reporting processes

Requirements

We're looking for a highly experienced SQL Developer with strong technical knowledge and direct experience working with NEC Housing or a similar housing management system.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong commercial experience as a SQL Developer
• Hands-on experience with NEC Housing
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, stored procedures and data manipulation
• Experience working with relational databases
• Strong understanding of housing management data and processes
• Experience developing reports and management information
• Experience extracting, transforming and validating large datasets
• Strong data-quality and troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting data migration or system implementation projects
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Experience optimising SQL queries and database performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of data protection and information security
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage technical priorities
• Experience within social housing, local government or a housing association would be highly desirable
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to provide relevant references/work history
• Ability to complete required pre-engagement checks

Why Apply

• Specialist SQL Developer opportunity with Sutton Housing Partnership
• Competitive rate of £450.00 per day
• Assignment identified as outside the scope of IR35
• Opportunity to work extensively with NEC Housing
• Chance to support important housing data, reporting and system improvements
• Work closely with housing, IT and data teams
• Full-time 36-hour working week
• 16-week temporary assignment

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: Sutton Housing Partnership

Job Title: SQL Developer – NEC Housing

Location: Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4LE

Positions Available: 1

Hours: 36 hours per week

Start Date: 16 November 2026

End Date: 7 March 2027

Contract Duration: 16 weeks

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: £450.00 per day

IR35 Status: Out of Scope

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £450.00 per day

Application question(s):

• Do you have strong commercial experience working as a SQL Developer?
• Do you have direct hands-on experience working with NEC Housing?
• Are you confident writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures and data extracts?
• Do you have experience with housing data, reporting, data migration or systems integration?
• Have you previously worked within a housing association, local authority or social housing environment?
• Are you able to reliably travel to Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Road, Sutton, SM1 4LE?
• Are you available to start from 16 November 2026?

Experience:

• SQL Development: 3 years (required)
• NEC Housing: 1 year (required)
• Housing Systems / Housing Data: 1 year (preferred)
• Data Migration / Reporting: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Relevant IT / Database / Software Development Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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