IT Asset and Purchasing Specialist

Hoople Group; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Aviva pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Hoople Group in Hereford is recruiting for an IT Asset & Purchasing Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of IT assets, hardware and software licences across Hoople and client organisations. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers to support Herefordshire Council, NHS and other clients.

We offer 37 hours per week on a permanent contract with hybrid working in Hereford.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, purchasing, procurement support, stock control, IT operations or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of IT assets and technology purchases across Hoople and client organisations.
• Involved in stock management, purchasing, software licence administration, supplier engagement, project support and service improvement initiatives.

Job description

Job Title: IT Asset and Purchasing Specialist

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Hereford (Hybrid)

Salary: Hoople Band C £27,427 - £34,456 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 18th October 2026

Interview Date: 26th October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hoople Ltd as an IT Asset & Purchasing Specialist within the Commercial Services team, specialising in IT hardware, software licensing and support services.

We're looking for someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and enjoys building positive relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers to help deliver technology services that support Herefordshire Council, Wye Valley NHS Trust and other clients.

At Hoople, we support organisations that deliver vital services to local communities. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team, where you'll have opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to service improvements that support critical public services.

As an IT Asset & Purchasing Specialist, you'll support the full lifecycle of IT assets and technology purchases across Hoople and its client organisations. You'll help manage hardware, software licences and devices from purchase through to deployment, maintenance, recovery and disposal, ensuring records remain accurate and services are delivered efficiently.

No two days are the same. You'll be involved in stock management, purchasing, software licence administration, supplier engagement, project support and service improvement initiatives.

If you're highly organised, enjoy working within IT, and want to build a career in IT Asset Management and Purchasing, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in asset management, purchasing, procurement support, stock control, IT operations or related disciplines. Training and development will be provided for the right candidate.

Hoople offer 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, and an Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme. We also provide a flexible benefits scheme which provides a range of benefits and discounts across retailers, the option to buy or sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and healthcare plans.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.

About Us

Our vision

To provide excellent business support services to the public sector and those who work with them.

Our mission

Creating and building trusted and sustainable relationships in order to deliver business critical services for our key customers.

Our values

• Passion for improvement - Continuous improvement to develop more effective ways of delivering services for our customers
• Customer focus - Satisfying our customers and helping them to support themselves
• Professional integrity - Bringing the best of our shared technical expertise and professional values to our work
• Mutual support - Whether one-to-one or in teams, we encourage and support each other to strive for excellent performance in all that we do