Are you ready to chart 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, the Software Lifecycle Management Consultant will manage end to end software lifecycle including purchasing of licenses, handling commercial negotiation for tactical software, contract and renewals management and termination formalities. The position will own the end to end administration of products and services, ensuring optimal value, compliance, and risk management and focus on maximizing licensing efficiency, understanding license models and usage terms, cost savings, and governance through effective use of SAM tool and third-party engagement.
- Managing and supporting end-to-end software lifecycle activities including requirement gathering, sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, purchasing, termination, entitlement and contract updates.
- Delivering commercial optimisation of software through license use tracking, entitlement and baseline analysis, to facilitate cost reduction and risk mitigation.
- Providing expert guidance on software licensing models, usage terms and compliance across software vendors (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe and other on-prem and SaaS providers).
- Understanding SKU changes and pricing models and map entitlement in SAM tool.
- Managing and optimising software usage through establishing governance processes.
- Maintaining accurate software asset and contract records within SAM tool and Contract repository.
- Supporting audit defense activities by evidencing license entitlement records and ensure ongoing compliance with licensing terms and conditions.
- Collaborating with stakeholders (IT, Finance, Procurement and Risk) to align procurement decisions with business and regulatory requirements.
- Producing reporting and insights on software spend, budget adherence, business ownership records, utilisation, renewals, and optimisation opportunities.
- Provisioning Tickets for approved and new software requests
We’re looking for an experienced Software Lifecycle Management Consultant who will interact with suppliers, business owners and technical teams to ensure the nature of the software and agreement is understood and provisioned.
- Demonstrable experience in software asset management and licensing, including end-to-end lifecycle management, renewals, and contract administration.
- Strong knowledge of software licensing models (e.g. SaaS, subscription, enterprise agreements) and ability to interpret licence terms, SKUs and entitlements
- Proven experience using SAM and contract management tools (e.g. Flexera/SNOW, ServiceNow) to manage entitlements, compliance and contract records
- Ability to analyse complex data (licensing, usage, spend) and provide insights to drive cost optimisation and risk mitigation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience collaborating across IT, Finance, Procurement and external vendors
- Commercial awareness with experience in vendor negotiations, renewals and budget management within a technology or software environment.
- Experience working within a large or complex software estate, including audit and compliance readiness activities
- Knowledge of process improvement or standardisation within software lifecycle or asset management practices
- Relevant certifications in software asset management or IT service management (e.g. ITIL, CSAM, IAITAM, ServiceNow SAM Pro)
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 [email protected]
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.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
