Assistant Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures for the entire lifecycle of Information Technology (IT) Assets? Do you enjoy creating and maintaining relationships with vendors to stay informed about changes in licensing models, costs, compliance requirements, and development roadmaps? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Supervisor, IT Assets. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures for the entire lifecycle of Information Technology (IT) Assets (from acquisition to use to maintenance and retirement and disposal of the assets).
  • Monitoring software deployment and identifying and remediating non-compliance with the IT Asset Management program governance.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve asset management in the everyday tasks of employees, through server builds, application deployment, vulnerability management, and research use.
  • Identifying potential risks impacting IT Assets, including but not limited to licensing obligations and asset conditions.
• Vendor Management and Software Purchases/ Licensing.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors to stay informed on changes in licensing models, costs, compliance requirements and development roadmaps.
  • Continuously assessing business needs and usage of software, ensuring only needed software and hardware are maintained, and planning purchases and renewals, allowing sufficient time for exploring alternate options, including possible Request for Proposals (RFPs), and negotiations.
  • Supporting the negotiation of larger and more sensitive agreements with vendors and assisting the team with all other transactions, striving to obtain the best possible terms.
• Asset Lifecycle Management.
  • Developing and implementing a process to maintain an inventory of all IT assets, performing a regular accounting of their location, ownership, usage and physical condition.
  • Developing and supporting the implementation of maintenance plans for hardware and software assets, engaging all departments to ensure that maintenance activities are routinely incorporated into day-to-day operations, such as server builds, computer deployments, or capital projects.
  • Maintaining an Asset Management plan to inform investments in a state of readiness to take advantage of short- and long-term funding opportunities that would advance the management and maintenance of IT Assets.
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators to track the health of IT Assets and the Asset Management program.
• Continuously analyzing data and reporting on assets to inform departments on the state of IT Assets, including recommendations for action, in the form of briefing notes, presentations, business cases or others.
• Participating in enterprise strategy development, including environmental analysis, opportunity identification, value cases and business innovation portfolio development.
• Consulting with business-facing projects and maintaining knowledge of their progress.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • IT Asset Management certification is desired.
• Experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of IT experience, and preferred 2 years in an IT asset management capacity; or a Minimum of 7 years in an asset management capacity.
  • Proven experience developing policies, procedures, risk assessments, and compliance management.
  • Experience participating in the implementation of a recognized industry standard/ framework (ISO 27001, ISO 55001, ITIL) is an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, especially with vendors, to establish and maintain a strong negotiating position for licensing and purchase agreements.
  • Use interpersonal skills to effectively explain, negotiate, persuade, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the Company and troubleshoot/escalate issues effectively.
  • Strong change management skills to effectively lead employees and departments in adopting new processes and software.
  • Strong leadership skills.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our work-from-home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external keyboard and mouse, etc. Of course, we always love a visit to the site when possible!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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