IT Asset & Lifecycle Manager

IT Asset & Lifecycle Manager
Southampton | Flexible Working | Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We're recruiting an IT Asset & Lifecycle Manager to oversee the full lifecycle management of IT assets - from procurement and deployment through to maintenance and disposal. As the IT Asset & Lifecycle Manager, you'll ensure compliance, optimise utilisation, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiency across a large, multi-site organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing IT asset management (ITAM) policies and processes.
2. Tracking hardware, software, licences, and subscriptions.
3. Financial management of asset costs and supporting budget planning.
4. Vendor management and procurement negotiations.
5. Ensuring compliance with licensing and security regulations.
6. Managing software licences, hardware assets, and service desk tools.

You'll work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure the business has clear visibility over all IT assets and associated costs.

What you'll need:

1. 3+ years' experience in IT Asset Management or a related role.
2. Strong understanding of IT asset lifecycle best practices.
3. Familiarity with asset management tools (ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow, or similar).
4. Excellent organisational, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

1. ITIL Foundation certification.
2. IAITAM certifications (CITAM, CSAM, CHAM).

Salary and benefits:

1. Salary up to £55,000 + Performance Bonus (5-15% typically, uncapped)
2. 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
3. 6% matched pension scheme
4. Life assurance & death in service benefits
5. Lifeworks employee assistance programme
6. Flexible working arrangements
7. Professional development and certification support

This role offers a blend of remote working with regular travel to locations across the UK.

If you're looking for a career-defining opportunity as an IT Asset & Lifecycle Manager, click apply now.