Job Description
Company Description
NEC Software Solutions is headquartered in the UK and operates around the world.
We employ more than 3,000 people in six countries, building software and services to get our customers better outcomes.
We traded as Northgate Public Services until 1 July 2021 when we rebranded to align with our owners, NEC. Most of our subsidiary companies did too (APD Communications, i2N, EMIS Care and Charter Systems) but our service design agency still trades as Snook.
We have been part of global tech company NEC Corporation since January 2018.
Find out more about our business on the Corporate Responsibility and Performance pages.
Job Description
Support Consultant
Location: Remote (UK)
Working Pattern: 9:00am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week, including a 1‑hour lunch break).
Purpose of the Role:
This role is part of a wider team supporting NEC Public Safety solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. Support Consultants provide application and systems support, incident triage, investigation, resolution, and proactive maintenance activities.
Consultants may support multiple NEC customers and solutions as part of normal operations, both remotely and, where required, on‑site to meet service delivery or business needs.
Security Clearance: You must have the ability to obtain and maintain NPPV3 and SC security clearance.
Maintaining the required security clearances is a mandatory requirement of this role. If at any point the required clearances cannot be obtained or maintained, this may impact your eligibility to continue in the role and could lead to termination of employment where no suitable alternative position is available.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Investigating, triaging, and resolving incidents, taking ownership through to closure.
- Providing technical support directly to customers.
- Liaising with NEC 3rd‑line development teams and 3rd‑party suppliers where required.
- Working with NEC Client Services Managers (CSMs) to ensure clear communication, professional service delivery, and alignment with expectations.
- Executing technical Changes (RFCs) in line with NEC’s Change Management process.
- Following Problem Management and Change Management processes when investigating issues or completing actions assigned to the consultant.
- Performing software updates, upgrades, and general system maintenance either remotely or on customer sites.
- Creating, reviewing, and updating engineering and operational documentation (work instructions, technical guides, procedures).
- Monitoring and managing incident and service request queue in accordance with ISO20000‑1 processes and ITIL‑aligned practices.
- Capturing accurate information and maintaining detailed case notes in the IT Service Management (ITSM) tool, ensuring all actions are recorded and customers and NEC Client Services Managers (CSMs) remain fully informed throughout the incident lifecycle.
- You may be required to participate in an on‑call rota to support critical or out‑of‑hours incidents depending on business or customer requirements.
- Logging tickets with approved third‑party suppliers and managing ongoing updates through to resolution.
- Completing weekly timesheets and all mandatory NEC training.
- Adhering to NEC corporate policies, standards, and ITIL‑aligned processes.
- Delivering excellent customer service at all times.
Additional Information:
- Hybrid, remote, or on‑site working may be required depending on assignment.
- Travel to customer sites may be required.
- A valid UK driving licence is required.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows desktop and/or server environments.
- Experience in technical support or service delivery roles.
- Understanding of ITIL‑aligned Incident Management.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- SQL experience (including constructing queries and analysing results).
- Experience working within a 3rd‑party service delivery organisation.
- Hands‑on experience with enterprise networks or TCP/IP.
- Microsoft Certification in a related discipline.
- ITIL accreditation.
- Up to 5 years’ experience in similar support roles (but not required).
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
- Self‑motivated and able to work independently or as part of a wider team.
- Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to quality service.
- Methodical problem‑solving mentality.
Additional Information
Employees of NEC Software Solutions are entitled to the following Company funded benefits:
25 days paid holiday
4 x basic salary life assurance cover
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions
A selection of tax efficient flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
Other Information
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. All roles as standard undertake a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, some roles may require additional vetting such as NPPV/MOD.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities
