Software Asset Analyst - Licensing & Cost Optimization

Sopra Steria; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Sopra Steria in Gosport is seeking a Software Asset Management professional to manage the full lifecycle of software licences, track entitlements, renewals and decommissioning, and support Product Owners with informed licensing decisions.

The role requires SC level security clearance, experience in asset management platforms, and strong analytical and organizational skills. Hybrid working 1–2 days per week at Gosport is offered with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensing and procurement environments.
• Knowledge of asset management platforms and licence optimisation tools.
• SC security clearance.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and multitasking skills.
• Clear and confident communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of software licences.
• Maintain records of licence ownership and usage.
• Use asset management tools to monitor consumption and identify savings.
• Review contracts for value for money.
• Analyse usage trends for consolidation or reallocation.
• Support Product Owners with licence guidance.

Skills

Licensing and procurement

Software asset management

SC security clearance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

ITIL certification

Relevant certification

Tools

Asset management platforms

Job description

Sopra Steria in Gosport is seeking a Software Asset Management professional to manage the full lifecycle of software licences, track entitlements, renewals and decommissioning, and support Product Owners with informed licensing decisions.

The role requires SC level security clearance, experience in asset management platforms, and strong analytical and organizational skills. Hybrid working 1–2 days per week at Gosport is offered with a competitive package.