Head of IT Asset Configuration Management

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia for expatriates; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Head of IT Asset & Configuration Management. The role involves overseeing the transformation and management of IT assets, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving efficiency and compliance. The candidate should have over 8 years of experience in IT Asset Management and relevant qualifications. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, healthcare, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible discounted health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT Asset Management, including software/hardware.
• Experience managing full asset lifecycle (procurement to disposal).
• Skilled in cost optimisation and reducing over-licensing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transformation of asset and configuration management capability.
• Engage senior stakeholders to articulate IT Asset Management value.
• Lead development of IT Asset Management services and best practices.

Skills

IT Asset Management

Stakeholder engagement

ITIL 4

Governance

Data analytics

Education

Relevant IT or business degree

IAITAM certification

Tools

Flexera

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Head of IT Asset & Configuration Management

Location: Preston with UK-wide travel. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £100k+ depending on skills and experience, plus car allowance and performance bonus

What you’ll be doing

• Overseeing the transformation of the asset and configuration management capability through a period of significant change, ensuring continuity and improvement of services throughout this period
• Design and implement standardised processes across software, hardware, and virtual assets
• Deploy consistent tooling to provide accurate, actionable asset data
• Consolidate accountability for all asset management to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and maximise value
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement of the service during periods of significant change
• Engage senior stakeholders, including Board-level executives, to articulate the value of IT Asset Management, while collaborating closely with service providers
• Hold accountability for delivering measurable benefits, including reducing waste, managing risk, and improving commercial efficiency
• Ensure compliance with high-value software licence agreements across all categories
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure the CMDB delivers operational value
• Drive the development of IT Asset Management services across people, process, and technology
• Identify opportunities for consolidation with adjacent teams to strengthen capability
• Ensure the suppliers are compliant with the Asset Management policies and practices

Your skills and experiences

• Relevant IT or business degree, vocational qualification, or equivalent experience; IAITAM certification (CHAMP, CSAM, CITAM) preferred
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in IT Asset Management, including software and hardware, with at least 3 years in a senior or similar role
• Experience in building or transforming an IT Asset Management function and/or service
• Experience managing the full asset lifecycle, from procurement to disposal, including cloud and on-premises assets
• Knowledge of software licence compliance, hardware inventory and tracking, and cloud asset visibility (SaaS, IaaS, consumption)
• Experience in cost optimisation, identifying unused assets, over-licensing, and delivering large cost savings to the business
• Skilled in governance, policy management, and applying ITSM frameworks (ITIL 4) and best practices in SAM and SACM
• Ability to use reporting and analytics to provide data-driven visibility over IT spend, risk, and performance
• Experience managing change in complex environments and engaging with senior stakeholders
• Experience in using Flexera and ServiceNow (or similar tools) is highly desirable

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The team

The Head of IT Asset & Service Configuration Management is accountable for overseeing the full lifecycle of all IT assets. This includes ensuring an accurate inventory is maintained, recording the status, relationships, and ownership of assets, and optimising asset utilisation. The role also ensures compliance with licensing agreements while driving efficiency, risk reduction, and value across the organisation’s IT estate. This position will lead the development of a high-performing, best-practice IT Asset & Configuration Management capability, shaping processes, tooling, and governance to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.