IT Asset Management (ITAM) Lead

Places for People; Cuerden Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Places for People is hiring an IT Asset Management Lead to own the end-to-end lifecycle of IT assets across the organisation. You will lead the ITAM function, ensuring assets are procured, tracked, issued, refreshed and disposed of efficiently and securely, working with Service Desk, Procurement and Finance.

You will maintain asset data accuracy, governance, and provide clear insights into asset performance, costs and risks while supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an IT Asset Management function
• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, and license lifecycle management
• Experience using ITSM and asset management tools
• Experience managing asset data accuracy, governance, and reporting
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, or supplier management activities

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of IT assets across the organisation.
• Lead the ITAM function and coordinate with Service Desk, Procurement, Finance and technical teams.
• Ensure assets are procured, tracked, issued, refreshed and disposed of efficiently and securely.
• Maintain accurate asset data, governance and provide insights on costs and risks.
• Support audits, compliance initiatives and continuous process improvement.

Skills

IT Asset Management

Leadership

Hardware & Software lifecycle

ITSM tools

Governance & Reporting

Audit & Compliance

Tools

Asset management tools

Procurement systems

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just whowe'relooking for! Of course, experience andtrack recordare important, butwe'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.That'ssomeone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading SocialEnterprisewe'rededicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

As our IT Asset Management Lead, you will take ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of IT assets across the organisation.You'lllead the ITAM function, ensuring assets and devices areprocured, tracked, issued, refreshed, and disposed of efficiently and securely. Working closely with Service Desk, Field Support, Procurement, Finance, and technical teams,you'llmake sure the right assets are available at the right time to support colleagues.

You'llbe responsible formaintainingaccurateand reliable asset data, ensuring strong governance, andprovidingclear insight into asset performance, costs, and risks.You'llalso play a key role in supporting audits, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to simplify processes and strengthen operational control.

This role is based on site5 days a week in Preston.

For more information, download a copy of the job description.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience leading or managing an IT Asset Management function
• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, and licencelifecycle management
• Experience using IT service management (ITSM) and asset management tools
• Demonstrable experience managing asset data accuracy, governance, and reporting
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, or supplier management activities

More about you

You'llbring strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate across a wide range of stakeholders including technical teams, procurement, and finance.You'reconfident managing complex asset environments and turning data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making.

You'llbe proactive and detail-focused, with a commitment to improving processes andmaintaininghigh standardsof control and compliance.You'recomfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy creating structure, clarity, and efficiency across asset management operations.

At PlacesForPeople, we are committed to a safe workingenvironmentso a basic DBS check is mandatory.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary with regular annual review
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
• Healthcare cashback plan foreveryday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
• Access to wellbeingsupport such as counselling and flu jabs
• Private GP and healthsupport services available
• Access to a rewards platformwith retail and lifestyle discounts
• Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
• Ongoing training anddevelopment opportunities
• Access toprofessional qualifications and career progression
• Internaldevelopment programmes and learning support
• Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
• Strong focus oninclusion,wellbeingand colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities