IT Asset Manager

Your new company
A prestigious UK-based public sector institution is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to join its Asset Management team on a permanent basis. This is a key strategic role focused on the full life cycle management of IT assets, with a dual emphasis on software licensing and hardware oversight. The successful candidate will work closely with departments such as finance, procurement, and legal to ensure compliance, cost-efficiency, and optimal asset utilisation.

Your new role

• Lead the delivery and oversight of IT asset life cycle management across the organisation.
• Manage software licensing, hardware inventory, and procurement processes in line with industry standards (eg ISO/IEC 19770-1).
• Provide expert guidance on software compliance and licensing to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure contracts and purchases meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventories and asset tracking using tools such as Snow, Xensam, ServiceNow.
• Produce reports on cost, risk, and usage to support vendor management and strategic decision-making.
• Support budget setting and ensure financial compliance in asset-related activities.
• Raise purchase orders and manage renewals for IT assets.
• Contribute to infrastructure projects and service improvements related to IT asset management.

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in IT asset management, including software procurement and licensing.
• Strong understanding of software and hardware asset management aligned to industry standards.
• Ability to provide specialist advice on licensing and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and report writing.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market options and legal contracts.
• Financial acumen to support budgeting and cost control.
• Administrative capability to manage procurement processes.
• Proficiency in digital tools and IT asset tracking systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Certifications such as ITIL Foundation, IAITAM CITAM, CHAMP, or PITAM.
• Experience conducting audits and ensuring ITAM policy compliance.
• Involvement in infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience implementing ITAM policies and service improvements.
• Participation in internal or external networks to share best practices.

What you'll get in return
This role is paying £38,000 - £46,000 per year based on experience on a permanent basis. It also offers remote working with only 1-2 days per month required on-site in the North East of England, 30 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays and 4 customary days - totalling 42 days per year. There is also a very generous pension scheme.

What you need to do now
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