IT Asset Manager

2 days ago

Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Hays Full time

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.

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
  • 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
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.

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