Software Asset Analyst
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Listed on
22nd July 2021
Location
Cambridge
Salary/Rate
£27690 - £34500
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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What it's about: This is an exciting opportunity to join our IT Asset Management team during the implementation of our new software licensing tool. You will be heavily involved in the implementation of the tool, so there are lots of opportunities for your input and ideas. You will have lots of autonomy and responsibility in this position, so your creative thinking can really come to life. If you are looking to manage projects yourself and make an impact during this implementation, this role is for you. Our IT Asset Management team are responsible for the control of the organisation's IT assets throughout their entire lifecycle. This entails managing acquisition, ensuring compliance, managing asset inventories, usage and disposal, and looking at ways to maximise value and optimise the total cost of ownership. The Software Asset Analyst will work within our busy Technology department working alongside our other teams processing Software support renewals and license requests and ensuring that as an organisation we are compliant across our software license estate. Working within a small but expanding team reporting to the IT Asset Manager, this is busy role that will keep you learning and developing on an ongoing basis with opportunities to attend training courses and obtain recognised IT Asset Management qualifications. Who we are: Cambridge Assessment is Europe's largest assessment group, incorporating three major awarding bodies. It plays a leading role in researching, developing, and delivering assessment to eight million candidates in 170 countries every year. The Group is a department of the University of Cambridge and a not-for-profit organisation. What you'll be doing: Managing the lifecycle of all Group's IT Assets ensuring that the following are achieved: That all acquisition, allocation, and retirement activities are carried out in line with best practice That all asset support and maintenance contracts are successfully managed through the renewals process That all asset related contract terms and conditions are reviewed annually, and any risks or issues found are appropriately escalated That any breaches, or risks of breaches, to licensing terms are identified, managed and escalated to the IT Asset Manager in order to ensure action to maintain compliance Support the management of the lifecycle of all Group IT Assets through: Working to identify opportunities and implement methods to allow the optimisation IT Assets through retrieval and re-deployment Working with the Group's IT Asset Suppliers and Group Procurement in order to maximise the efficiency of the Group's investment Reviewing and improving existing, or creating new where required, asset management procedures, processes, and work instructions Maintaining professional knowledge and expertise by keeping abreast of trends in IT asset management and in the IT industry as a whole What we are looking for: Qualifications Essential Software Asset Management Essentials certification OR demonstratable working experience of working within a busy Software Asset Management team Desirable ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate ITIL V3 Intermediate in Release, Control & Validation Higher Level ITAM Qualifications e.g., AITAM CSAM / CHAMP / CITAM, BCS SAM Practitioner or ITAM Org IT Asset Management qualifications Experience Demonstratable experience of working within a busy Software Asset Management Team in a complex IT Department. Behaviours Takes responsibility Resilient and demonstrates persistence and tenacity Proactive Analytical Motivated and disciplined Ability to solve problems as they arise through collaborating with colleagues or carrying our research Open and collaborative and works well in a team This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits. Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work: Generous contributory pension 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary) Employee discount and cash back scheme at 2,500 retailers Cycle scheme Season Ticket Loan Subsidised staff restaurants Support for professional qualifications Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms For a confidential chat about this role further, please contact Lizzie Philpott in the Talent Acquisition Team at Cambridge Assessment. We know that diversity of thinking, backgrounds and approaches lead to innovation and create an atmosphere where everyone's contribution is valued. As well as wanting to create diverse teams, we also value diversity in the way our people approach their work. Work/life balance is important to us at Cambridge Assessment and we offer our colleagues a range of flexible working options according to the needs of the business and the individual, so please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st August 2021 and interviews will be held on week commencing 9th August 2021. If you're successful at interview stage we will ask you to undergo background screening (carried out by Credence Background Screening Ltd), to ensure that all information provided to us is accurate. We wish you all the very best with your application. The University of Cambridge will be bringing together its publishing and assessment operations to create a single organisation from 1 August 2021. Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment publish and create world-leading content and examinations that are used across more than 170 countries. The move is in response to a growing desire from learners, teachers and researchers to engage with Cambridge in a joined up digital way, and the demand for innovative products that combine expertise in learning and assessment. The new organisation will have the capabilities to provide world leading assessment, learning and academic research offerings globally, under the Cambridge brand and backed by first class teaching and research departments. CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
