ABOUT YOU

A software asset analyst role is well-suited for individuals with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for analysing complex data. It’s a good fit for those who enjoy problem-solving, confidently communicate and engage with diverse teams, and have a background in IT or software management

We are looking for someone has/can:

• 2 years + of working in a similar position or equivalent with knowledge of Tier 1 vendors preferable.
• Wants to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, contribute to group projects, and support team goals with the diverse departments.
• Demonstrate the capacity to guide, motivate, and inspire others, highlighting skills in delegation, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop effective solutions, demonstrating a proactive and resourceful approach.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise multiple workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communications, articulate ideas clearly, actively listen, and build rapport with others.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

WHY JOIN US

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You’ll belong to a collaborative team that’s exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it’s safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

LI-SW

To ensure we maximise our software estate you will manage the following:

• Managing the entire lifecycle of software assets, from initial request and procurement to deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
• Ensuring that the organisation adheres to all software licensing terms and conditions including maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all software assets, including licenses, versions, and usage information.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce software costs through license optimization, vendor negotiations, and efficient resource allocation.
• Contributing to the development, implementation & improvement of software asset management policies and procedures.