IT Senior Asset Officer

Hoople Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 31,314 - 39,483; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme

Job summary

A public sector organization in Hereford is seeking an experienced IT Senior Asset Manager. You will lead the Asset Management and Purchasing Team, modernise practices, and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in purchasing within regulated environments. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in purchasing within a highly regulated or public sector environment.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the IT Asset Management and Purchasing Team.
• Modernise asset management practices and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain a connected Asset Register for reporting.
• Oversee Software Asset Management for compliance.

Skills

Leadership and coordination

Purchasing experience in regulated environment

Job description

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Salary: Hoople Band D £31,314 - £39,483 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd November 2025

Hoople Group are looking for a proactive and experienced IT Senior Asset Manager to lead our Asset Management and Purchasing Team in delivering a professional, customer-focused service.

The role is based within the Hoople Commercial Services Team, reporting to the Commercial Manager, you’ll play a key role in modernising our asset management function, streamlining processes, and driving efficiencies that benefit a multitude of different services within Herefordshire, including Hoople Group, Herefordshire Council, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Herefordshire's GP's and other Hoople clients.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate the IT Asset Management and Purchasing Team, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational queries and provide day-to-day guidance to team members.
• Modernise asset management practices and implement improvements to enhance service quality.
• Develop and maintain a connected Asset Register for robust reporting and audit readiness.
• Oversee Software Asset Management to ensure licence compliance and cost control.
• Manage purchasing and stockroom operations, including audits, reporting, and supplier engagement.
• Support IT project delivery through coordinated asset planning and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, including Health and Safety and procurement procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• Significant experience in purchasing within a highly regulated or public sector environment (ideally within the IT sector)
• Strong leadership and coordination skills

Hoople offer 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, and an Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme. We also provide a flexible benefits scheme which provides a range of benefits and discounts across retailers, the option to buy or sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and healthcare plans.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Disability, Veteran, Care Leaver Considerations:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.