IT Asset & License Manager

Fruition Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group is seeking an experienced IT Asset & Licence Manager in the Doncaster or Leeds area for a hybrid role. You will own ITAM and SAM processes across the organisation, acting as the single source of truth for assets and software licensing.

You will collaborate with Finance, Cyber Security and IT Operations, manage the licence pipeline, conduct audits, and drive cost optimisation and lifecycle forecasting.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years’ experience in ITAM, SAM or licence compliance as a core role.
• Asset and licence management must have been a primary responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of CMDB, ITSM tools, licence audits and reconciliation.
• Understanding of software licensing, supplier/contract management and compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills with evidence-based governance.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of IT hardware, software, licences, cloud services and contracts.
• Manage software licence pipeline: purchasing, supplier engagement, goods receipt, entitlement tracking.
• Maintain asset registers, CMDB records and contract data as a single source of truth.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations to identify unlicensed or non-compliant assets.
• Produce reports to support cost optimisation, renewal planning, and CapEx/OpEx decisions.
• Establish and improve ITAM/SAM standards, processes, and controls.

Skills

IT Asset Management (ITAM)

Software Asset Management (SAM)

Licence compliance

ITIL / ITSM knowledge

Analytical skills

Tools

CMDB

Licence audit tools

ITSM tools

ITIL framework

Job description

Location: Doncaster or Leeds | Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days remote

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Asset & Licence Manager to take full ownership of the ITAM and Software Asset processes. You'll act as the single source of truth for IT assets and software licensing across the organisation, working closely with Finance, Cyber Security and IT Operations. If you're searching for IT Asset Manager jobs in Yorkshire or a Software Asset Manager role in Leeds or Doncaster, this permanent position offers genuine ownership, autonomy and career progression within a stable, essential industry.

IT Asset & Licence Manager Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of IT hardware, software, licences, cloud services and contracts, from procurement through to secure disposal
• Manage the full software licence pipeline, including purchasing, supplier engagement, goods receipting and licence entitlement tracking
• Maintain accurate asset registers, CMDB records, contract data and supplier documentation to ensure a reliable single source of truth
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations across asset and licence data, identifying and remediating unlicensed, unmanaged or non-compliant assets
• Produce reporting to support cost optimisation, renewal planning, lifecycle forecasting and CapEx/OpEx decision-making
• Establish and continuously improve ITAM and SAM standards, processes and controls across the business

IT Asset & Licence Manager Requirements

• Proven experience in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), licence compliance or a closely related discipline, ideally 5-6 years
• Asset and licence management must have been a dedicated, core part of your previous role, not a secondary responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of CMDB, ITSM tools, licence audit and reconciliation processes, and ITIL-aligned service management
• Sound understanding of software licensing, supplier and contract management, and compliance obligations
• Excellent analytical skills with a methodical, evidence-based approach to governance and control
• Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites

What's in it for me?

An exciting role with genuine full lifecycle ownership with real commercial input, and a strong benefits package including

• 25 days holiday
• contributory pension with life assurance
• a Sharesave scheme
• free on-site parking
• cycle to work scheme
• staff discount
• on-site wellbeing support

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.