At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage software assets and ensure compliance while optimising costs for Southern Water.
- Company: Join Southern Water, a leader in transforming the water industry with a clear vision for the future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusivity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in Software Asset Management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid working between our head office in Durrington (Worthing) and home.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: From £50,000 commensurate to experience.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Software Asset Manager to join our Digital team at Southern Water. This is a key role responsible for ensuring we have full visibility and control over our software estate, helping us remain compliant, optimise costs, and support better decision‑making across the business. You will be working across a complex technology landscape to manage licensing, usage and entitlement data. This is a hands‑on, analytical role where you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Digital Function and suppliers to ensure we are getting the most value from our software investments while managing risk effectively. You’ll also play an important role in audit readiness and governance, supporting the business to stay ahead of vendor audits and maintain a clear and accurate Effective Licence Position (ELP). Alongside the technical aspects, we’re looking for someone who’s proactive, collaborative and willing to roll their sleeves up to help shape and develop how SAM is delivered within the organisation.
What You’re Responsible For
- Owning and operating the end‑to‑end Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle, including policies, processes, controls and governance to maintain an accurate Effective Licence Position (ELP)
- Maintaining high‑quality licence, entitlement, deployment and usage data, reconciling contractual rights against actual consumption
- Providing day‑to‑day SAM and licensing guidance to IT teams and service owners, supporting deployments, renewals and changes
- Managing vendor licensing assurance services and supporting audit readiness
- Producing licence compliance and optimisation reporting to support budgeting, forecasting and renewal planning
- Identifying and delivering opportunities for optimisation, including licence re‑harvesting and rationalisation
- Partnering with Digital colleagues, Procurement, Legal and Information Governance to support licensing and contractual decisions
- Assessing licensing implications for projects and IT change, ensuring risks are managed and opportunities optimised
Essential
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Strong experience in Software Asset Management and software licensing within a medium to large organisation
- Good understanding of vendor licensing models and audit approaches (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, VMware, Adobe)
- Hands‑on experience with SAM or ITAM tooling (e.g. Snow, Flexera Atlas or similar)
- Strong analytical skills, with experience working with complex data sets and producing meaningful insights
- Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical licensing concepts clearly
Desirable
Professional SAM certification (e.g. IAITAM) or knowledge of recognised SAM standards (ISO/IEC 19770)
- Experience working with third‑party licensing specialists or providers
- ITIL certification or equivalent experience
About Southern Water
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025‑30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long‑term value creation. Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water and we need passionate people to help us achieve it.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
Software Asset Manager in Worthing employer: Southern Water
Southern Water is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic hybrid working environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a transformative industry while benefiting from a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to protect and enhance life through water, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of water services in the UK.
