Job Description

On behalf of HM Land Registry, we are looking for a Senior IT Asset & Software Manager (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract based hybrid 60% in Plymouth.



Working as a contractor for HM Land Registry



Our ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity, and an open approach to data. Our award-winning digital team is the in-house directorate at the heart of our transformation into a digital, data driven organisation. We are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that we are able to respond swiftly to our current challenges. We are providing a robust and resilient technical infrastructure to support our workforce. We are enabling our customers to interact with us in increasingly digital and automated ways and delivering our transformation portfolio which will revolutionise the way that we operate and provide services.



Our Digital teams are at the core of our plans for digital transformation for the future. At HM Land Registry we have a vision of a fully connected, digital system for buying and selling property that enables a more secure and more efficient land registration process. By joining us in a digital role, you can be at the cutting edge of our work to revolutionise the way property and land is transacted in the UK, supporting our vision of a world-leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future.



At HM Land Registry, we're passionate about developing and attracting the best talent. People are at the heart of our plans for the future, so we have established a 'community of practice' for every profession within our directorate. We now have 15 communities in total, including software development, data science, and product management. These communities are groups of talented people who perform similar roles and, through regular meetups and online forums, both within HM Land Registry and across wider Government, share best practice, discuss challenges, and support each other - which means happier, more motivated people! Find out more at: [1] www.youtube.com/embed/LhtHDdzOybA



We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Asset and Software Management Contractor to conduct a full "drains up" analysis of our current IT Asset & Software Management capability. This role will provide an independent and expert assessment of our current position, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for improvement.



The contractor will work closely with the Head of Service Management as a trusted adviser ("critical friend"), shaping the forward-looking roadmap and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Additionally, the contractor will act as a mentor to the IT Asset Management Lead, providing guidance, knowledge transfer, and development support.



As a Senior IT Asset & Software Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current IT Asset & Software Management practices, tools, and governance. Identify areas of strength, gaps, and risks in the current capability. Define and present a clear roadmap for improvement and maturity uplift. Act as a strategic partner and "critical friend" to the Head of Service Management. Mentor and coach the IT Asset Management Lead to strengthen in-house expertise. Provide recommendations on policy, process, compliance, and tooling improvements. Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure buy-in and alignment with organisational objectives.

Essential:

Proven track record in senior IT Asset & Software Management roles. Deep understanding of IT Asset lifecycle management (hardware, software, and cloud). Experience in developing and delivering ITAM roadmaps and maturity assessments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills at senior levels. Coaching and mentoring experience. Broad knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks (e.g. ITIL).

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Land Registry guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

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