IT Analyst - Software Assets

Gi Group; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an IT Analyst - Software Assets for a 6-month contract in Edinburgh. This role focuses on software license tracking, data quality, and supporting license renewals, providing an opportunity to engage with various teams to ensure compliance and documentation accuracy. Strong data management skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel are required, with potential to transition to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with data management tools.
• Basic understanding of software licensing models is desired.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage weekly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of software licenses and renewals.
• Assist in renewal preparation and asset tracking.
• Input data in SAM tools and generate compliance reports.
• Liaise with procurement for licensing confirmations.

Skills

Accurate data entry

Attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Flexera

ServiceNow

Snow

Job description

IT Analyst - Software Assets / Edinburgh - £23.50/hr / 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.

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Job Information

• Job Title: IT Analyst - Software Assets
• Company: Gi Group
• Location: Edinburgh
• Contract: Temporary 6‑month
• Posted: Oct 27th 2025