Software Asset Licence Manager

Overview

This role is with Northumbria Police in the Digital Policing Department as a Software Asset Licence Manager. The role is based in Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking, with 37 hours per week, permanent. Salary: Band 9 £41,133.00 – £47,712.00 per annum. Working for #TeamNP.

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing. It takes a great deal of people from diverse backgrounds and skills to serve our force area effectively. This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Digital Policing Department as a Software Asset Licence Manager. Are you ready to lead the charge in optimising software asset management across a dynamic, mission-driven digital environment?

We are looking for a Software Asset Licence Manager to drive Software Asset Management (SAM) service within Digital Policing. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the development of SAM policy, processes, and governance, ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and strategic value from our software investments. You will manage all SAM assets and their associated components via the ITSM tool, CMDB. You will manage the software contract renewal process, working in collaboration with and supporting the decision making of service owners and the procurement manager to negotiate revenue costs and benefits with third-party vendors, influencing investment decisions.

What you\’ll do

• Lead and evolve a robust SAM service across the organisation, ensuring it aligns with industry best practices and supports organisational goals.
• Further develop and implement SAM policies and process/procedures that define standards, principles and frameworks for the effective maintenance and reuse of software assets. Produce performance metrics, using KPIs and dashboards to report to senior leadership.
• Manage the full lifecycle of software assets via the ITSM tool and CMDB, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and optimisation.
• Collaborate with service owners, technology partners, business stakeholders to oversee the procurement of software assets, software renewals, negotiate with vendors, and influence investment decisions.
• Forecast and control costs, ensuring support and licensing requirements are factored into annual planning.
• Act as the key liaison for vendor and supplier negotiations, ensuring value for money and contractual compliance.

What you\’ll bring

• Proven experience in Software Asset Management, including policy development and compliance processes.
• Strong knowledge of core licensing models, especially Microsoft and other major vendors.
• Hands-on experience with SAM tools or similar platforms to track and manage software assets effectively.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions that balance cost, compliance, and business needs.

What we offer

• 26 days\’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We\\\’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme

Other information

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone. If you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Kirsty Wilson, Business Engagement Manager on Kirsty.wilson@northumbria.police.uk

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role and subject to a 6-month probation period. If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6-month probation period during which you will be unable to apply for any other post.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please submit your application as early as possible.

Note: This description reflects the current responsibilities and requirements; it may be amended as required.