Job Description

Our reward package

We\'re hiring for two IT Asset Managers to help us make a difference to our planet. We have one post focused on hardware asset management and one focused on software asset management. You will be joining our friendly and pivotal team at an exciting point in its history as we develop, embed and promote ITAM practices across the organisation.

As our IT Asset Manager you will work a hybrid pattern and will be on site at Exeter HQ one day a month minimum, one day per week preferred due to nature of the job. You can choose to work more frequently in our state-of-the-art office if you\'d prefer.

Why join us?

We invest in our people to unlock their full potential. As our IT Asset Manager, we will support you to develop and thrive to be the best you can be. We champion positive physical and mental health in the workplace and are committed to being an inclusive organisation, providing a working culture that actively values an equal and diverse workforce.

As our IT Asset Manager, your starting salary will be \xc2\xa324870.00. New joiners to the Met Office will start on the salary band minimum. Our 2022-25 pay award means the salary will increase to \xc2\xa326954.00 from 1st April 2024, and you will be able to progress towards \xc2\xa329531.00 over time.

In addition you will be paid \xc2\xa32500.00 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. You will be paid this market driven allowance until March 2024 in your monthly pay whilst performing this role.

Your total reward package is potentially worth up to \xc2\xa338818.00 annually, which includes basic salary, market forces supplement, potential corporate bonus and employer pension contributions.

Your package includes: - Outstanding Civil Service Pension - Flexible hours and homeworking - Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave - Cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel - Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories

Who we are

We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science to deliver extraordinary impact and benefit across the globe. Our work helps people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.

Together:

• We\'re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
• We\'re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better
• We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making
• We\'re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater
• We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers

Find out more about our values - Please visit our careers website

Job Purpose

As our IT Asset Manager, the key duties are:

• Ensure that requests for ITAM services are actioned in a timely manner including creating/ amending IT asset records, procurement, and audit activities.
• Provide clear and understandable compliance and warranty reports and respond to requests from Met Office stakeholders for specific IT Asset Management data information.
• Document developed processes to ensure that they can be used, supported and maintained throughout their operational lifetime.
• Actively promote the Met Office\'s ITAM Policies and best practices across the organisation.

Met Office has adopted the Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) framework. This job is aligned to Application Operations Engineer.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities * Experts By Nature: Demonstrate an ability to solve problems in an organised and structured way.

• We Live and Breathe It: Ability to clearly communicate a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, IT Asset Management to an audience of varying levels.
• We\'re Better Together: Good relationship building and team-working skills with the ability to work to your own initiative where appropriate.
• We\'re a Force for Good: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.
• We Keep Evolving: Keeps up to date with the latest trends within your area of expertise to support managing your personal learning and development.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we\'re also keen to discover if you have: * Experience of IT Asset Management tooling (e.g. ServiceNow, SNOW, Flexera, InTune, MECM, Apple Business Manager)

• ITIL v3 or v4
• CHAMP, CSAM (or equivalent) qualification

How to apply

If you share our values, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply below using your CV and a Cover Letter/ Supporting Statement which evidences how you meet each of the essential criteria - we recommend candidates use the CARL (Context, Action, Result and Learning) method for presenting evidence of skills. Interviews will be commencing from 16/ 10/ 2023 . You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. Our interviews are taking place remotely via Microsoft Teams.

How we can help:

If you are considering applying and need assistance to do so, please contact us via . You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity.

You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident (Guaranteed Interview) Scheme. To be invited to interview/ assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.

We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. Security clearance is required, which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us before we confirm your employment.

Additional information

We operate an on-call roster in Technology to provide 24/ 7/ 365 support to respond to operational service requirements. This post may be part of an on-call roster and the postholder would be required to participate in an on-call roster where in operation.

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