Asset Manager

Job Title: Asset Manager
Function: Service Management
Location: Salford Quays, Manchester (Hybrid)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 6 months (possibility of extension)

Role Purpose
Our client is establishing a new Asset Management practice within our Service Management function, and we're looking for an experienced Asset Management SME to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a pivotal role within our Major Operating Securely Programme. Service Management has ownership of CIS Controls 1 & 2 (Inventory and Control of Enterprise and Software Assets), and you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of the processes and controls required to meet these standards.

Working closely with our in-flight CMDB programme, you'll ensure strong alignment between Asset Management and Configuration Management, driving accurate asset visibility, lifecycle control, compliance, and data integrity across the technology estate.

What you'll do:

• Define and establish the Asset Management strategy, policies, and operating model
• Embed governance supporting CIS Controls 1 & 2
• Design and implement end-to-end asset lifecycle processes
• Partner with Cyber Security, Technology, Procurement, and Finance
• Align Asset Management with CMDB data models and tooling
• Build reporting, controls, and audit readiness frameworks

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience building or transforming an IT Asset Management (ITAM) capability
• Strong knowledge of ITIL and Service Management practices
• Experience working with CMDB platforms (e.g., Helix)
• Understanding of CIS Controls and security governance
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a build environment

This is a unique opportunity to shape and embed a critical capability that underpins security, compliance, and operational resilience at scale.