Software Asset Management Graduate Scheme

**Scheme summary**:

- ** Salary**:

- £30,987 + up to 10% annual bonus + annual pay reviews
- ** Start date** - September 2026
- ** Scheme length** - 3 years
- ** Location**- Stratford-upon-Avon (with hybrid working)

**About the scheme**:
Software Asset Management (SAM) plays a vital role in protecting NFU Mutual from risk and ensuring we get the very best value from our technology investments. By managing software licences, subscriptions and software usage data, SAM ensures we’re compliant with complex contracts, able to make informed decisions about spend, and free to focus on innovation and transformation. This is a business-critical area that saves millions of pounds every year.

As a graduate, you’ll join a supportive, expert team at the heart of our Vendor Management function. You’ll learn how to analyse licensing data, interpret contracts, and advise the business on how best to deploy and manage software, driving highest value decisions for least cost. From early tasks like leaver/joiner access controls to bigger challenges such as licensing cloud environments or data centres, you’ll quickly see how your work helps safeguard the business while enabling smarter, more cost-effective solutions.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across IT, procurement, and architecture, as well as external suppliers, giving you exposure to both technical detail and commercial negotiations. Alongside hands-on experience with tools like Snow Software and partner service providers like Computacentre, you’ll also build the confidence to challenge assumptions, present options, and support major programmes such as our Data Centre Exit and migration to Microsoft Azure.

**What you can expect**:
Over three years, you’ll progress from developing your technical and commercial foundations to tackling more complex, strategic challenges. You’ll:

- Analyse deployment and contractual data to identify risks, compliance gaps, and cost-saving opportunities
- Research new licensing models and advise on their impact, particularly in fast-evolving areas like cloud and subscription services
- Support procurement and vendor management to get the best outcomes from supplier negotiations
- Contribute to business-critical projects where licensing decisions shape architecture and investment choices

You’ll also have the opportunity to complete professional IT certifications such as ITIL and other qualifications relevant to Software Asset Management and vendor management, giving you the knowledge and credibility to thrive in this specialist field.
By the end of the scheme, you’ll have the skills and qualifications to play a key role in how NFU Mutual manages its technology estate - ensuring compliance, driving cost efficiency, and enabling transformation.

**Your Future**
We’re a collaborative, inclusive team that values curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning. Graduates have thrived here by bringing fresh perspectives, asking great questions, and getting stuck into real challenges. We celebrate diverse thinking and support each other to grow — both professionally and personally.

From day one, you’ll be supported by a buddy, a mentor, and a strong graduate network. You’ll also take part in regular graduate development sessions, and as you near the end of the scheme, a careers coach will help you plan your next steps - whether that’s becoming a technical specialist or moving towards leadership.

It’s not all about technology and certifications either. You’ll have the chance to get involved in volunteering, social and charity activities, and even represent NFU Mutual at industry events. These experiences are part of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments and a great way to broaden your skills while giving something back. You’ll be part of an inclusive IT Division of 700 people at the heart of an £80m+ annual change portfolio, and a graduate community that’s collaborative, supportive, and always ready to share knowledge.

**Application Process**

**What we're looking for**:
Skills we’re looking for
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Attention to detail** - accuracy ensures compliance and protects the business from risk.
- ** Critical thinking and analytics** - analysing data and spotting trends helps uncover cost savings and smarter ways of working.
- ** Problem solving**- the ability to resolve complex licensing challenges supports transformation and protects investment.
- ** Communication and teamwork** - clear communication and collaboration make SAM a trusted business partner, not a gatekeeper.
- ** Organisation**- effective planning keeps projects and day-to-day processes running smoothly.
- ** Adaptability**- flexibility allows you to respond to evolving licensing models and new technologies.
- ** Growth mindset** - curiosity and a willingness to keep learning help you develop quickly.
- ** Technical foundations** - an understanding of IT concepts, software, and Excel provides the base for building SAM expertise.

**Work experience**
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