Software Asset Manager

3 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time £420,300 - £743,190 per year

An exciting opportunity to lead the Software Services team at the University of Edinburgh. This is a Grade 8, full-time (35 hours per week), open-ended (permanent) position based in central Edinburgh. The role is hybrid, you will report to the Head Desktop Services and will be on campus a minimum of one day per week.

What we can offer you:

  • A competitive salary of £50,253 - £61,759
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days)
  • Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution
  • A range of flexible working options to help prioritise work/life balance
  • A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity
  • Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund
  • Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives , support for staff wellbeing and more

Use our reward calculator to find out the total value of the pay and benefits for this role.

What the job involves:

  • Responsible for management of licensing contracts for major software publishers, including Microsoft and Adobe
  • Negotiating and administering contracts and working in large, complex multi-stakeholder enterprise environments.
  • Identifying opportunities to optimise software licensing and save money.
  • Work closely with procurement colleagues to support optimisation of new software licensing purchases, contracts and renewals.
  • Liaising with internal customers in University Schools and Colleges, providing information and support on purchasing, renewing and maintaining licenses and compliance with licensing laws and regulations.
    Leading the Software Services team in the delivery and continual improvement of quality services, in line with Information Services strategic goals including an exciting opportunity to be the key driver behind a new ITAM service at the University.

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A bit about you:

  • Substantial relevant experience of software asset management in a large organisation.
  • Proven ability to influence change and to lead, manage, and motivate others.
  • Experience of planning and establishing effective processes for software purchasing and asset management.
  • Experience of working with senior decision makers and decision-making processes.
  • Evidence of excellent organisational skills, written and oral communication skills, and inter-personal relationship development.

The role is suited for individuals from varied backgrounds and any related field where technical depth is not mandatory.

Application procedure:

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • CV

We welcome informal enquiries about the role – to find out more please email Jasmin Taylor, (Software Asset Manager)

The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you have the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Prior to any employment commencing candidates will be required to evidence Right to Work in the UK .

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

To apply, upload a CV and cover letter before Monday 8th December 2025.

Interviews will be held In-person week commencing 15 th December 2025

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