Group Technology Asset Manager

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to oversee the lifecycle management of their IT assets. This role includes maintaining inventory, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in IT asset management and is detail-oriented. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. This is a full-time role based in Bury.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT asset management, procurement, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of asset management tools.
• Familiarity with ITIL and SAM best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of IT assets from procurement to disposal.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all IT assets.
• Collaborate with procurement and vendors.

Skills

Asset management tools

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Mid level experience in IT or Business Administration

3+ years in IT asset management

Tools

ServiceNow

Lansweeper

Ivanti

Certero

Job description

Job Title: IT Asset Manager.

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Head of Support/Operations

Location: Bury Head Office / Kingsway

Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented IT Asset Manager to oversee the lifecycle management of the group's IT assets. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory, managing procurement and disposal processes, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and optimising asset utilisation to reduce costs and minimise risks. This exciting new role is yours to make your own, implement a new Asset Management Tool, whilst forging processes and relationships in an already thriving retail industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of IT assets (hardware, software, licenses) from procurement through retirement.
• Inventory Control: Maintain an up-to-date and accurate inventory of all IT assets using asset management tools.
• Procurement Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and vendors to source, track, and receive IT hardware and software.
• License Management: Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and manage renewals, audits, and upgrades.
• Policy Development: Develop and enforce asset management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Data Analysis: Analyse asset usage and trends to optimise purchases and reduce unnecessary expenditures whilst accurately forecasting for the group.
• Audit and Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and documentation.
• Disposal Management: Manage end-of-life asset disposal processes, ensuring secure data destruction and environmentally responsible recycling.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Finance, Security, and other departments to align asset management with business objectives, and decommissions.

Required Qualifications

• Mid level experience in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT asset management, IT procurement, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of asset management tools and systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Lansweeper, Ivanti, Certero).
• Familiarity with ITIL, SAM (Software Asset Management), and HAM (Hardware Asset Management) best practices.
• Experience with software licensing models (Microsoft, Adobe, etc.).
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM)
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP)
• Software Asset Management Certification