Software Asset Analyst

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking a Software Asset Analyst to play a key role in managing software assets throughout their lifecycle. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing software requests, and optimizing costs through vendor negotiations. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. This role offers hybrid working options and competitive benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• 2 years+ of experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge of Tier 1 vendors.
• Ability to guide, motivate, and inspire others, with skills in delegation and decision-making.
• Capacity to analyse situations and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of software assets from request and procurement to retirement.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing terms and maintain an updated inventory of assets.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through license optimization.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical aptitude

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Software Asset Analyst

Salary: £36,700 - £47,650

Location: The Triangle Building, Cambridge, Hybrid (with minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week (compressed hours are available)

Overview

As the Software Asset Analyst, you will have a vital role in managing our software estate. You will be responsible for the control of software assets throughout their entire lifecycle; this entails managing requests for new software, ensuring compliance, asset inventories, usage and disposal, and looking at ways to maximise value and optimise the total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Managing the entire lifecycle of software assets, from initial request and procurement to deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
• Ensuring that the organisation adheres to all software licensing terms and conditions including maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all software assets, including licenses, versions, and usage information.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce software costs through license optimization, vendor negotiations, and efficient resource allocation.
• Contributing to the development, implementation & improvement of software asset management policies and procedures.

About you

A software asset analyst role is well-suited for individuals with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for analysing complex data. It’s a good fit for those who enjoy problem-solving, confidently communicate and engage with diverse teams, and have a background in IT or software management.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ of working in a similar position or equivalent with knowledge of Tier 1 vendors preferable.
• Wants to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, contribute to group projects, and support team goals with the diverse departments.
• Demonstrate the capacity to guide, motivate, and inspire others, highlighting skills in delegation, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop effective solutions, demonstrating a proactive and resourceful approach.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise multiple workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communications, articulate ideas clearly, actively listen, and build rapport with others.

Rewards and benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

Hybrid working

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Application process

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 7th January. The application process consists of 3 experience related questions at the CV application stage then if successful an interview on a following date.

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.

EEO statement

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neural diversity, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected under equality legislation.