IT Asset Management (ITAM) Lead in Preston

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More about your role
As our IT Asset Management Lead, you will take ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of IT assets across the organisation.

You'lllead the ITAM function, ensuring assets and devices areprocured, tracked, issued, refreshed, and disposed of efficiently and securely. Working closely with Service Desk, Field Support, Procurement, Finance, and technical teams,you'llmake sure the right assets are available at the right time to support colleagues.
You'llbe responsible formaintainingaccurateand reliable asset data, ensuring strong governance, andprovidingclear insight into asset performance, costs, and risks.

You'llalso play a key role in supporting audits, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to simplify processes and strengthen operational control.
This role is based on site5 days a week in Preston.
For more information, download a copy of the job description.
Essential criteria
Proven experience leading or managing an IT Asset Management function
Strong knowledge of hardware, software, and licencelifecycle management
Experience using IT service management (ITSM) and asset management tools
Demonstrable experience managing asset data accuracy, governance, and reporting
Experience supporting audit, compliance, or supplier management activities
More about you
You'llbring strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate across a wide range of stakeholders including technical teams, procurement, and finance.

You'reconfident managing complex asset environments and turning data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making.
You'llbe proactive and detail-focused, with a commitment to improving processes andmaintaininghigh standardsof control and compliance.

You'recomfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy creating structure, clarity, and efficiency across asset management operations.
At PlacesForPeople, we are committed to a safe workingenvironmentso a basic DBS check is mandatory.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary with regular annual review
Pensionwith matched contributions up to 7%
Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
35 days holiday (including bank holiday)withoptionto buy or sell days
Healthcare cashback plan foreveryday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
Access to wellbeingsupport such as counselling and flu jabs
Private GP and healthsupport services available
Access to a rewards platformwith retail and lifestyle discounts
Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
Ongoing training anddevelopment opportunities
Access toprofessional qualifications and career progression
Internaldevelopment programmes and learning support
Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
Strong focus oninclusion,wellbeingand colleague engagement
Free membership to Places Gyms
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. xrnqpay Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities