IT Software Asset Analyst

We are looking for an experienced and analytical IT Software Asset Analyst to join our Technology team and play a vital role in ensuring our software estate is effectively governed, compliant and optimised.

Reporting to the IT Asset Manager, you will be responsible for managing software licensing compliance and optimisation across the organisation, with a particular focus on Microsoft desktop, server and Azure cloud technologies. You will ensure software assets are accurately tracked, licence entitlements are maintained and reconciled, and software investments deliver maximum value while minimising organisational risk.

Working closely with Engineering, Architecture, Procurement and Project teams, you will provide expert guidance on software licensing and entitlement considerations, helping ensure technology solutions are deployed responsibly, cost-effectively and in line with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.

A key part of the role will involve monitoring software usage and consumption patterns, identifying opportunities to optimise licence utilisation and reduce unnecessary expenditure. You will support software renewals and vendor engagements by providing accurate forecasting, compliance positions and usage analysis, helping the organisation make informed investment decisions.

You will also play an important role in maintaining audit readiness, ensuring licensing records, entitlement documentation and software asset management data remain accurate and up to date. Working alongside Hardware Asset Analysts and wider IT Asset Management colleagues, you will help create a joined-up approach to asset governance that supports operational efficiency, compliance and effective decision-making.

You are an experienced Software Asset Management professional who understands the importance of balancing licence compliance, commercial value and operational effectiveness. You should have a strong understanding of software licensing principles and hands-on experience managing licence compliance within complex enterprise environments. In particular, you have expertise across Microsoft licensing models, including Microsoft 365, Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) licensing arrangements. You are confident interpreting entitlement data, assessing licensing impacts and advising stakeholders on the most appropriate licensing solutions.

Experienced in working with Software Asset Management platforms such as Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow SAM Pro or similar tooling, you understand the importance of accurate discovery, reconciliation and entitlement management. You are comfortable configuring and maintaining licensing libraries, validating software deployments and investigating discrepancies across multiple data sources.

With an analytical mindset which allows you to assess software usage and consumption trends, identify underutilised or duplicate licences and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Experience working within regulated environments, particularly financial services, would be advantageous, as would relevant Software Asset Management, Microsoft Licensing or ITIL certifications.

What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:

Financial

• Corporate bonus scheme (on target 5%, up to a maximum 10%)
• Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Annual performance related pay reviews
• Colleague mortgage scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• Access to our financial advisers
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts

Work/Life Balance

• A 35 hour weekly contract
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (rises to 30 with length of service)
• The option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday
• Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood

Health and Wellbeing

• Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gyms
• Two paid volunteering days’ each year
• Cycle to work scheme

The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities.

As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you., Newcastle Strategic Solutions Limited