Description
Role: Asset Management Analyst
Salary: £24,000 to £26,000pa
Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill, Kent
This is a temporary maternity cover contract.
Why Join CSG?
CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 28 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.
What You’ll Bring:
Cantium Business Solutions are looking for strong analytical and conceptual thinker to take responsibility for managing the lifecycle of all IT assets within the organisation including hardware, software, licenses and other technology related resources.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail to be able to deliver support across the full lifecycle of assets and ensure comprehensive, accurate and clear record-keeping.
What You’ll Achieve:
As Asset Management Analyst you will:
Manage procurement, inventory, and reconciliation of hardware, peripherals, software services, and licenses to ensure adequate stock levels and compliance
Maintain accurate records of IT assets, including software licenses, warranties, support agreements, and vendor contracts, while adhering to policies and procedures
Prepare regular and ad hoc reports from Asset Registers to support ITAM governance activities and track asset status
Oversee the full lifecycle of software and hardware assets, including provisioning, decommissioning, compliance tracking, and disposal in line with contractual and regulatory standards
Conduct audits, develop strategies for continual service improvement, and ensure the integrity and compliance of the IT asset portfolio, including software utilization and renewals
What we Offer:
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish
Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships
Life assurance coverage
Health cash plan initiative
Companywide events
What We Require:
Proven ServiceNow experience is essential
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a service desk role or demonstrable asset management experience
Confident carrying out data analysis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Competency with tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project
About Commercial Services Group
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.
About Cantium Business Solutions
Cantium Business Solutions is a back-office services provider established by Kent County Council. They partner with local government, education and private sectors to understand their business needs and challenges and provide tailored solutions. Their focus on insight and collaboration ensures that they remain connected to these organisations to enhance their key business priorities such as such as IT strategy and architecture, project management and fully managed IT services.
We recognise that work isn’t just somewhere you go for a set number of hours. Work is something we do. “Cantium Working” is our vision of the behaviours and attitudes inherent in ‘agile’ working. As a business we are committed to providing a flexible approach to when, where and how our staff work. Cantium working enables you to work in the way which best balances personal and work life – helping you achieve a great work life balance
