Head of IT Asset Management

George Blake Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

George Blake Limited is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to own and optimise the hardware and software asset management function. The role combines asset lifecycle management, licensing governance and team leadership across IT, procurement and finance.

You will drive visibility, compliance and cost optimisation, lead a small team, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve asset data quality and governance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT Asset Management experience across hardware and software.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, entitlements and compliance.
• Proven leadership or people-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management for hardware and software assets from procurement to retirement.
• Maintain accurate asset records and ensure data completeness and reliability.
• Oversee licensing renewals, entitlements, and compliance across vendors.
• Identify opportunities to optimise software usage and reduce licensing costs.
• Manage and develop the IT Asset Management team.
• Establish governance, processes and controls for asset management.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Finance on purchasing, budgeting and supplier management.
• Support software audits and ensure licensing compliance.
• Produce regular reporting on asset utilisation, compliance, lifecycle status and costs.
• Drive continuous improvement of ITAM processes, systems and ways of working.

Skills

IT Asset Management

Software licensing

Hardware asset management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Audits & governance

ServiceNow familiarity

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

George Blake Limited is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to own and optimise the hardware and software asset management function. The role combines asset lifecycle management, licensing governance and team leadership across IT, procurement and finance.

You will drive visibility, compliance and cost optimisation, lead a small team, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve asset data quality and governance across the organisation.