IT Analyst - Software Assets

Gi Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an IT Analyst - Software Assets to join their team in Edinburgh on a 6-month contract. The role involves software license tracking, data quality, and supporting renewals. Candidates should have strong data entry skills, advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge, and effective communication abilities. Ideal for those looking for a temporary role with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of software licenses, purchases, deployments, and renewals.
• Assist with renewal preparation, including usage analysis and entitlement tracking.
• Input and update data in SAM tools and generate reports for compliance and audit support.
• Liaise with procurement and vendors to confirm licensing details and support renewals.
• Respond to internal queries and support the SAM team in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Accurate data entry

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

SAM tools (Flexera, ServiceNow, Snow)

Job description

IT Analyst - Software Assets / Edinburgh - 23.50hr / 6 Month Contract

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an IT Analyst - Software Assets to join their team in Edinburgh on a 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is currently a temporary role with potential for permanent opportunity, which focuses on software license tracking, data quality, and supporting license renewals. You will work closely with the SAM team and procurement to help ensure our software assets are accurately renewed, documented and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of software licenses, purchases, deployments, and renewals.
• Assist with renewal preparation, including usage analysis and entitlement tracking.
• Input and update data in SAM tools and generate reports for compliance and audit support.
• Liaise with procurement and vendors to confirm licensing details and support renewals.
• Respond to internal queries and support the SAM team in day-to-day operations.

Essential Skills

• Accurate data entry and strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macros).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks independently.

Desired (on the job training & support will be provided)

• Basic understanding of software licensing models (e.g., per-user, per-device, subscription, perpetual)
• Experience with SAP and data management tools; exposure to SAM tools (e.g., Flexera, ServiceNow, Snow) is a plus.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.