Job type
PermanentLocation
North East England 1-2x per MonthWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
InfrastructureIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
£38,000 - £46,000 per annum
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 lifecycle 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.
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 lifecycle 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 lifecycle management across the organisation.
- Manage software licensing, hardware inventory, and procurement processes in line with industry standards (e.g. 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
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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.