IT Asset and Configuration Analyst

Job Details: Job Reference: HCC624834 Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 20 September 2026 The Role: Information Technology underpins the processes and systems that the County Council uses in the delivery of services to the public and partner organisations. This opportunity is available within the IT Service Management team, supporting the business priorities of Hampshire County Council. What you’ll do: As an IT Asset and Configuration Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, governance, and control of IT assets, software assets, and configuration items throughout their lifecycle. You will act as a subject matter expert supporting configuration management, software asset management (SAM), and asset management activities, ensuring compliance, governance, and integration with other IT Service Management processes and Teams including Service Mangers, Finance, Contract Management, Service Design and Transition and Change Management alongside working colleagues in the wider IT Department. The role will enable IT Services to exercise effective control of IT assets, software licences, and configuration items by ensuring that accurate, up-to-date, and verified information is maintained, supporting operational effectiveness, audit readiness, compliance, financial control, and continual service improvement. What we’re looking for: We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual with experience in Asset Management, Configuration Management and/or Software Asset Management. You will have a good understanding of software licensing principles, asset management systems and CMDBs, alongside strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and produce meaningful reports and KPI metrics. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of building effective working relationships across all levels. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. You should be a collaborative team player with experience supporting audit, compliance and governance activities, a commitment to continuous professional development, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies, systems and processes. A minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent) and 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, is required. Why join us? Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package . Additional Information: IT Asset and Configuration Analyst Candidate Pack Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Rob Bibbings, IT Change, Asset & Config Manager on Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.