IT Asset Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newport is seeking an IT Asset Manager to manage the lifecycle of IT and Operational Technology assets. This newly created role is crucial for operational efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness, offering benefits such as flexible options and a supportive IT team. Ideal candidates will bring strong asset management experience and solid leadership skills to drive change and excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan with 5% contribution

Life Insurance linked to pension membership

Flexible benefit scheme options

Financial Wellbeing Programme

Enhanced pay for parental leave

Retail discounts and cashback scheme

Annual salary review

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing IT and OT assets in a complex enterprise.
• Record of success in asset lifecycle management and compliance.
• Solid leadership skills with mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of IT and OT asset lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Oversee vendor relationships and lead a team.

Skills

Asset lifecycle management

Cost optimisation

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Familiarity with ISO 55001

Knowledge of GDPR

Experience with ServiceNow or CMDB systems

Job description

IT Asset Manager
Newport (Hybrid Working)
£60,000 - £69,000 per annum + benefits

What You'll Do:

Take the lead in managing the full lifecycle of IT and Operational Technology assets across a critical infrastructure environment. From procurement to retirement, you'll ensure assets are properly tracked, maintained, and optimised, while staying compliant with internal policies and industry regulations.

You'll oversee vendor relationships, champion data accuracy, and lead a small team with a clear focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency. This role sits at the heart of the organisation's IT strategy, offering you real influence over performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong experience managing both IT and OT assets within a complex enterprise environment
• A track record of success in asset lifecycle management, cost optimisation, and compliance
• Solid leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams and working cross-functionally
• Familiarity with asset management tools such as ServiceNow or CMDB systems
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as ISO 55001 or GDPR
• Confidence managing vendor relationships and contractual obligations
• A detail-oriented and analytical mindset, able to deliver actionable reports to leadership

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review
• Discretionary annual bonus up to 15%

Why You Should Apply:

This newly created role offers the chance to shape processes from the ground up while working in a supportive and forward-thinking IT team. If you're passionate about reducing service disruption, enhancing operational excellence, and driving real change, this could be your next big step.

Ready to Apply?

Contact Daniel Newton to find out more.
Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.
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