Software Licence Manager

We're looking for an experienced Software Asset Manager to take responsibility for the software licensing strategy, compliance, and optimisation across a complex enterprise technology estate.

This is a key role within the CIO function, focused on tier-one software publishers such as Microsoft, IBM and Oracle, where you'll play a critical role in reducing commercial risk, supporting audit defence, and driving cost efficiency through effective licence management.

You'll make an impact by:

• Manage and maintain a comprehensive inventory of owned software licences, maintenance and subscriptions
• Ensure accurate, auditable records of software entitlement, deployment and consumption
• Lead licence compliance monitoring and identify financial or contractual risk exposure
• Support software procurement activities, including contract reviews and negotiations
• Define and implement controls, processes and procedures for effective Software Asset Management
• Conduct regular internal licence reviews, risk assessments and compliance checks
• Optimise software usage and deployment in collaboration with technology and business teams
• Act as a key point of contact during vendor audits and compliance reviews

• Considerable experience in Software Asset Management,
• Either extensive knowledge of IBM licensing OR some knowledge of IBM, Microsoft or Oracle licensing (2 of the 3 would be required)
• Excellent understanding of licence metrics and contractual frameworks
• Hands-on experience of software audits and compliance reviews
• Excellent knowledge of SAM principles, governance and best-practice processes
• Experience using SAM and discovery tools such as Flexera, Snow Atlas, ILMT and ServiceNow
• Able to engage and facilitate discussions with senior stakeholders

Being part of our team means you'll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here's what you can look forward to

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working + flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

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