Software Asset Management (SAM) Consultant

Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success.This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

The Software Asset & Contracts Oversight department plays a vital role within Technology Operations, ensuring SJP maximises the value, compliance and performance of its software estate. The department manages the full software lifecycle-from assessing needs and procuring applications through to provisioning, optimisation and retirement-while maintaining strict compliance with licence terms and supplier requirements. They also provide central oversight of software contracts and technology suppliers, ensuring due diligence is completed and agreements are effectively managed across the organisation. It is a specialist function, shaping strategy, driving cost efficiency, strengthening controls and ensuring SJP uses software responsibly, effectively and in line with policy.

Reporting to the Head of Software Asset and Contracts Oversight, this role will be responsible for the regular SAM tasks and operations, manage software lifecycle and ensure compliance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. The Software Asset Management (SAM) Consultant will be responsible for reviewing license terms, track license usage and maintain overall compliance for Microsoft and other vendors. The role will also require performing Software license provisioning.

• Supporting the Head of SAM to drive compliance initiatives including review of license terms and usage.
• Understanding Microsoft licensing metrics, products and agreements and overall understanding of software contracts and usage terms
• Guiding and mentoring the junior members in the SAM team, resolving complex license queries ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Actively participating in software lifecycle management and compliance audits.
• Driving cost optimization initiatives, report reviews and risk assessments activities
• Administering SAM tools, software catalogue and SaaS application usage.
• Updating license entitlement on SAM tool, monitor baseline and compliance of software used across SJP.
• Understanding CE+ requirement and review CE+ compliance for approved SJP software
• Building sound knowledge of supplier risks management and procurement activities.
• Maintaining processes documentation and identification of improvements

We're looking for an experienced SAM Consultant who will interact with suppliers, business owners and technical teams to ensure the nature of the software and agreement is understood and provisioned.

• Strong experience in SAM functions with specialised knowledge of Microsoft licenses and agreements including EULA terms, SaaS, and Server based applications.
• Experience in SAM compliance and external / third party audits.
• Key skills in negotiation, strategic thinking, and ability to handle challenging conversations professionally and exercise control under pressure.
• Experience interacting with various internal stakeholders, business owners, and service owners to investigate and retrieve license entitlement and renewal information.
• Team player with ability to work and collaborate with people in diverse team environments
• Relevant ITAM / SAM certifications including CSAM, CITAM, CHAMP and ITIL certifications are desired.
• Proven experience in providing training and mentoring to junior team members as well as liaison with suppliers, business and technical colleagues.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and timely software asset reporting of usage, compliance status, renewals, risks and optimisation opportunities.

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.
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