17 Jan 2025
17 Jan 2025
Teddington, United Kingdom
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Starting from £53,693 - Depending on experience
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About the Role
Whether you’re talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. As an organisation, we appreciate that change is essential to sustainable growth.

We’re seeking a talented and experienced IT Asset Manager to join our team. The role will be responsible for the management of hardware and software assets across NPL’s technology estate, overseeing all activities that optimise the value, cost and risk of the asset lifecycle. Working with colleagues, you will have responsibility for managing and monitoring software compliance and the development, management, and maintenance of NPL's IT hardware and software Asset Registers.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT Hardware Asset Register ensuing that all IT Assets across the organisation have been captured and are actively managed.

Develop and support the software and IT hardware governance processes and procedures across the business to improve the data, better exploit the assets and deliver benefits and savings.

Populate and maintain a hardware and software contract and Asset Management database with all relevant information on the licenses and contracts.

Monitor and manage hardware and software assets to ensure the required information is captured and is current and correct and provides a single source of truth ensuring accurate recording and reporting of all IT assets.

Provide expert support to IT Asset related projects across the organisation ensuring that best practice Asset Management processes are adopted.

Manage software compliance and license utilisation to ensure the most effective software licence agreements are achieved and that the company is not in breach of its licence agreements.

Manage the software onboarding process effectively by triaging software requests and providing approvals after reviewing the licence position.

Build and manage customer and external stakeholder relationships that will support NPL’s ability to deliver its mission, its reputation and remain sustainable.

Undertake audits of hardware and software assets as required, providing regular reports to management on compliance to minimise the risk to the business
We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.
About You
Key experience, knowledge and skills:

Expert understanding of the Hardware and Software Asset Management Lifecycle and experience in all aspects of Hardware and Software Asset Management

Familiarity with using Hardware and Software Asset Management tools and IT Service Management Systems (e.g. SNOW, Freshworks)

Experienced in building and maintaining a comprehensive Asset Register and proficient in automation and useof Asset Discovery tools (e.g. SNOW, SCCM)

Experience of software licence management and of undertaking software support renewals ensuring that software purchases are cost optimised

Experienced in undertaking IT Asset audits ensuring that IT Assets are fully accounted for.

Experienced in IT Asset Procurement and secure Asset Disposal practices.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
About Us
- The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview
  
  NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
  
  At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
  
  We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.