IT Software & Hardware Asset Analyst

at  UK Power Networks

Reference Number - 79446
This IT Hardware & Software Asset Analyst will report to the IT Hardware and Software Asset Manager and will work within the Information Systems; Commercial Team based in our Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £30,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote
Close Date: 04/10/2024
We also provide the following additional benefits
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Occupational Health support
Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
Discounted access to sports and social clubs
Employee Assistance Programme.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

2+ years’ experience working in an IT Department working with data analytics.
Experience of managing small projects and gathering requirements.
Excellent collaboration skills with both internal and external partners
You will provide reliable data to ensure we are managing our hardware assets inline with policy.
Microsoft Office 365 skills especially Excel, TEAMS and PowerBI.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiar with ITIL/ITSM/ITAM processes.
Familiar with IT Hardware Asset Management.
Familiar with Software Licensing
Familiarity with Service Now & Intune.

JOB PURPOSE:

UK Power Networks is the leading Distributed Network Operator (DNO), with the ambition on supporting the transition to Net Zero at the lowest possible costs to customers.
Reporting to the IT Hardware and Software Asset Manager, the purpose of the IT Hardware Asset & Software Analyst’s role is to help ensure overall optimisation of our IT Hardware & Software Assets.
You will be involved in the managing the Asset Management Database, resolving any discrepancies. Facilitating the JML process.
Dimensions
Hardware
Provide support in asset managing approximately 5,000 Laptops, 3,000 Field Devices and 5,300 mobile phones.
Software
Provide support in asset managing approximately 200 licensed desktop applications and UK Power Networks server software responsibilities.
Responsibilities
To provide support to the IT Hardware and Software Asset Manager in all areas of IT Software & Hardware Asset Management.
We are looking for someone with administration, organisational and analytical skills to help ensure UK Power Networks IT Hardware & Software Assets are managed, records are kept up to date and Assets are utilised for cost efficiency.

YOU WILL PERFORM RELEVANT TASKS. THIS CAN INCLUDE:

Hardware
Analysis of Hardware allocations and usage from database reports to identify.
Movement of hardware without process/approval
Non usage of equipment
Anomalies in data
Ensure records are kept to support any audits.
Identify process improvements.
Software
Compile analysis on license positions including
Current compliance position
Recommended actions
Timeline for actions to be complete
Ensure records are kept to support any audits.
Help with the renewal of software for our large account reseller by providing usage analysis
Identify process improvements.