IT Asset Manager

context recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Context Recruitment in London is looking for an experienced IT Asset Manager to own the IT asset lifecycle, ensuring effective management of hardware, software, licensing and mobile technologies across a large-scale environment.

The role focuses on governance, compliance, cost control and operational efficiency, with hybrid working in London. Prior experience in asset management, licensing and ITSM is essential.

Qualifications

• Full lifecycle ownership of IT assets from procurement to disposal.
• Maintain asset records, CMDB data and licensing inventories.
• Ensure software licensing compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT assets, from procurement and deployment through to maintenance, refresh and disposal.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records, inventory management systems and CMDB data.
• Oversee software licensing and support compliance and audit activities.
• Develop and enhance IT Asset Management policies, processes and governance controls.
• Produce regular reporting on asset utilisation, lifecycle status, compliance and costs.
• Work closely with procurement, finance and technology teams to optimise technology spend.
• Coordinate hardware refresh programmes and device deployments across office and field-based teams.
• Manage inventory levels and asset tracking for laptops, mobile devices, peripherals and infrastructure equipment.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring assets are allocated and recovered effectively.
• Collaborate with Service Desk, Infrastructure, Security and Project teams to support operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and cost savings within IT Asset Management.

Skills

IT asset lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Software licensing

CMDB

Governance and policy development

Education

ITIL Foundation

Tools

ServiceNow

Asset management systems

Job description

IT Asset Manager

Construction & Engineering Sector

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: paying between £65,000-75,000 + Benefits

Our client is a well-established construction and engineering organisation delivering complex infrastructure, energy and engineering projects across the UK and internationally.

As part of its continued growth, the business is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to take ownership of the IT asset lifecycle, ensuring effective management of hardware, software, licensing and mobile technologies across a diverse and operationally focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Asset Management professional looking to play a key role in improving governance, compliance, cost control and operational efficiency across a large-scale business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT assets, from procurement and deployment through to maintenance, refresh and disposal.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records, inventory management systems and CMDB data.
• Oversee software licensing and support compliance and audit activities.
• Develop and enhance IT Asset Management policies, processes and governance controls.
• Produce regular reporting on asset utilisation, lifecycle status, compliance and costs.
• Work closely with procurement, finance and technology teams to optimise technology spend.
• Coordinate hardware refresh programmes and device deployments across office and field-based teams.
• Manage inventory levels and asset tracking for laptops, mobile devices, peripherals and infrastructure equipment.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring assets are allocated and recovered effectively.
• Collaborate with Service Desk, Infrastructure, Security and Project teams to support operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and cost savings within IT Asset Management.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within an IT Asset Manager, IT Asset Analyst, Asset & Licensing Manager, Configuration Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of IT asset lifecycle management principles.
• Experience managing hardware, software and licensing inventories.
• Knowledge of software licensing compliance and vendor management.
• Experience maintaining asset registers, CMDBs and asset management systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL and Service Management best practices.
• Experience using ITSM and Asset Management platforms such as ServiceNow or similar.
• Familiarity with mobile device and endpoint management technologies.
• ITIL Foundation, IAITAM or other relevant certifications.

Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Paying between £65,000-£75,000, depending on experience

London (Hybrid)