EdTech Job – Senior IT Service Asset Manager at Durham University

Durham University – Computing and Information Services (CIS)

Location: Durham
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 9th January 2026
Closes: 25th January 2026
Job Ref: 25001799

The Role and the Department

Durham University’s Computing and Information Services (CIS) is a vital department with an annual operational budget exceeding £12 million, multi-million pound programmes of change in progress, and a team of approximately 185 staff. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Senior Leadership Team oversees distinct portfolios, including Strategy and Change, Operations, Information Systems, and Cyber Security.

CIS collaborates across the university to deliver academic, teaching, and administrative services that are integral to the functioning of the entire organisation. Further details about the Digital Strategy and current projects can be found through CIS resources.

CIS is an energetic, challenging, yet rewarding environment, where self-motivated, capable team players can thrive. The department operates in a hybrid capacity tailored to the requirements of specific roles and individual circumstances, with Boldon House in Durham providing its physical base.

Key Responsibilities:
The primary focus of this role is on IT Asset Management, and the post-holder will be accountable for:

• Maintaining and enhancing IT asset management processes, including tracking assets.
• Managing the full lifecycle of software assets, encompassing planning, requests, procurement, approval, deployment, operation/licensing, and eventual retirement.
• Overseeing procedures related to the university’s software licensing management.
• Keeping accurate records of IT assets and renewals, including supervising the hardware asset management policy in collaboration with End User Compute and Platforms teams.
• Developing and maintaining software standards and a comprehensive university-wide software catalogue.
• Forecasting and managing the software budget.

For further details regarding the role and associated responsibilities, please refer to the extended job description provided at the end of this advert.

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