Business Support Team Leader - 12 Months FTC

Stars Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the betting and gaming sector seeks a Business Support Team Leader for a 12-month FTC. The role involves overseeing IT asset management, ensuring compliance with licensing, and managing procurement processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in a similar IT environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize workloads effectively. The company offers a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits, emphasizing personal and career development.

Benefits

Discretionary end of contract bonus

30 days paid leave

Health and dental insurance

Personal life insurance and income protection

Company pension scheme

Cash gift for newborn

26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay

Free gym membership

Social events

Online Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT asset management.
• Experience in a similar IT leadership role.
• Extensive use of Oracle financial systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with software vendors.
• Ensure compliance with software license requirements.
• Oversee lifecycle management of IT hardware assets.

Skills

Stakeholder support

Communication

Customer service

Prioritisation

Pressure management

Job description

Job title: Business Support Team Leader- 12 Months FTC

Location: Leeds

Overview of the role:

Owning the day to day management of the function you will directly influence the process and procedures that are used to support the wider Tech team within Flutter International.

The Team leader will have extensive experience in budget preparation and presentation, IT hardware asset and software licensing management. You will play a pivotal role in providing the expert information required for Flutter International to remain legally compliant, managing IT administration teams across multiple locations to handle IT purchases and related tasks. Full of expert advice and guidance for the business, you will also report on adherence to IT asset and license usage and purchase policies.

This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both! We will kit you out to work from home but know that working as a team is what makes us great and spending quality time together is essential for keeping us mission aligned.

What you’ll do:

Reporting directly to the Senior Business Manager, Infrastructure and Platform Services the Team leader will:

• Work with IT management, Finance and Procurement teams in the full procurement journey from sourcing to payment
• Maintain aspects of the CMDB to manage IT assets and store and record proof of licence entitlement, agreements, renewal dates, licence keys etc
• Oversee that software usage and installation in the company is compliant with licencing requirements including free and shareware
• Ensure software licences are managed and used in the most efficient and cost-effective way
• Oversee the lifecycle management of all IT hardware assets from purchase to disposal ensuring assets are tracked at all stages in this lifecycle
• Manage the Business management team to ensure their working practices meet all asset and licence management requirements are met
• Take ownership of the day-to-day relationship management with software manufacturers and vendors to ensure most efficient use of licences and best value for purchases and renewals including 3rd party risk management
• Drive corrective actions where audits or compliance checks identify gaps
• Work with all IT and business functions in the assessment, contractual evaluation and procurement of software, both new and at licence renewal
• Identify and drive options to improve efficiency across the budget and procurement process.

What you’ll bring:

Your experience:

• A strong understanding of supporting external and internal stake holders
• Experience in a similar position within an IT environment
• Extensive experience in using Oracle financial; systems
• Strong experience in managing and maintaining a CMDB for both hardware and software asset management, preferably using Atlassian and SNOW
• Experience of IT Asset management and legal contract negotiation in relation to software licencing and asset management
• The ability to prioritise workloads
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales in order to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and customer service skills

It’s ok if you don’t think you tick every box on this list. We love people who want to challenge themselves and are passionate about what they do. If you believe you can contribute in some areas and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Why choose us:

Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

• Discretionary end of contract bonus
• 30 days paid leave
• Health and dental insurance for you, and 50% coverage for your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)
• Personal life insurance and income protection
• The option to join our company pension scheme
• Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us
• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay
• Free Gym membership & access to an on-site gym
• Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties
• Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.

Equal opportunities:

At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at [e-mail] . Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

Learn more about the works we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/

The group:

Flutter International is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.