Software Asset Analyst - Optimize Licenses & Costs (Hybrid)

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; 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

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.