Our IT Asset Management team plays a crucial role in ensuring our software licensing is compliant and optimized, supporting both Pan-Capita and Capita Clients.We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Software Compliance Analyst to join our IT Asset Management team. In this role, you will support licence compliance activities across Pan-Capita and Capita Clients, ensuring adherence to software licensing agreements and optimizing software asset management.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsuring accurate reporting of vendor complianceDeveloping optimized vendor licence positionsWorking with Data Analysts to correctly identify software products that have been discovered on the hardware estateIdentify opportunities to reduce licensing costs across all of Capita & Clients to achieve cost savingsProcess Proof of Entitlement to manually match to applications, where automatic reconciliation is not possibleReviewing / importing new purchase information from third party systemsDeveloping and improving SAM lifecycle processesQualifying and verifying all data sources required for SAM processingAnalysis of market changes and assessing impact on vendor licensingPerson Specification Essential Experience/ SkillsProven experience in delivery of effective licence positions/ reconciliationsA very good working knowledge of complex licensing for at least one major vendor (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP, VMware)Experience of major vendor end-to-end audit processesKnowledge of emerging technologies and associated licensing modelsComfortable liaising with technical architects, data analysts and consultants at a technical levelExcellent written and verbal communication skills at all business levelsSC Cleared or able to gain SC clearanceDesired Experience/ SkillsWorking knowledge of at least one SAM tool (e.g., Snow, Flexera, License Optimizer)Strong understanding of technology including EUC, Infra and CloudAbility to articulate complex licensing positions in a simplified format to our stakeholders and customersISEB – SAM EssentialsITIL FoundationISO 19770-1