IT Assets & Connectivity Coordinator

Places for People; Cuerden Green; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched contributions up 

Bonus scheme 2%

35 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Healthcare cashback plan

Job summary

Places for People is seeking an Asset & Connectivity Administrator based in Preston to manage IT hardware, software, licences and peripherals across their lifecycle. You will maintain asset records, track usage and location, and support procurement and disposal processes while ensuring licence compliance.

You will collaborate with IT security and other teams to improve processes, reduce costs and provide first-line support for connectivity incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT asset management or related IT operations.
• Experience using IT asset management tools to maintain asset records.
• Knowledge of software licensing, audits or compliance requirements.
• Experience maintaining inventories and producing asset/compliance/cost reports.
• Experience providing first-line IT support or troubleshooting connectivity incidents.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT hardware, software, licences and peripherals through lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate asset records, track usage and location.
• Support procurement and responsible disposal of assets.
• Monitor software licence compliance and produce stakeholder reports.
• Work with IT security and other teams to improve processes and reduce costs.

Skills

IT asset management

Asset records

Licensing & compliance

First-line IT support

Tools

IT asset management tools

Job description

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities.

From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK.

And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do.

We're looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other.

Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

More about your role

As our Asset & Connectivity Administrator, you will help manage our IT hardware, software, licences and peripherals throughout their lifecycle. You will maintain accurate asset records, track usage and location, support procurement and responsible disposal, monitor software licence compliance and produce reports for stakeholders. You will also work with IT security and other teams to improve processes, reduce costs and provide first-line support for connectivity incidents.

This role is based in Preston 5 days a week.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in IT asset management or a related IT operations role.
• Experience using IT asset management tools or software to maintain and track asset records.
• Practical knowledge of software licensing, audits or compliancerequirements.
• Experience maintaining accurate inventories and producing asset, compliance or cost reports.
• Experience providing first-line support or troubleshooting IT connectivity incidents.

More about you

You will be organised and analytical, with a strong focus on accuracy and effective problem-solving. You will be comfortable working across teams and managing detailed records, while balancing security, compliance, cost and operational requirements. Knowledge of IT procurement, contract negotiation, data protection or ITIL would be beneficial, but it is not essential. No criminal record check is required for this role.

What you'll get

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond.

You’ll receive:

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)with the option to buy or sell days
• Healthcare cashback plan foreveryday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access toOur Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training,professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus oninclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financialsecurity for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence

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.

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.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [e-mail].