It Asset Manager

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for anIT Asset Manager to manage both our hardware and software asset lifecycle!

About the Role

• Working with managers to raise awareness of Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) processes and standards across the organisation, through communication with and education of stakeholders.
• Maintaining an up to date asset register as well as monitoring and reporting our use of software assets and software services to ensure we operate within the terms of the licence agreement and optimise software.
• Develop and enhance existing processes for both hardware and software asset management.
• Identifying areas for cost savings through the identification of shelfware, alternative support options, rationalisation, licence recycling and optimal licensing practices.

About You

• Previous experience in software and hardware asset management and ideally, certification by a recognized national or international IT or IT asset management professional association.
• Understanding of asset management systems, such as SCCM, InTune, JAMF or similar.
• Experience with software inventory and reporting tools, such as SNOW.
• Hands-on experience of information gathering, analysis and reporting on an organisation's assets.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence individuals at all levels in a matrix-management environment, as well as external vendors and service providers.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate and collaborate with technical staff, business stakeholders and senior management.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.  At the Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV.

The closing date for applications is 1st March 2024.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Alice on alice.connor@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and Pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. 

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent’s Canal.

Additional Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.