Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Reading or Havant
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
As an ITAM Hardware Asset Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the organisation has clear visibility, control and value from its IT hardware estate. This is an opportunity to shape how hardware assets are managed end‑to‑end, working with a wide range of stakeholders in a large, complex environment while contributing to cost efficiency, risk reduction and operational resilience.
You Will
Own the full lifecycle of IT hardware assets, from initial request and purchase through deployment, refresh and secure disposal
Ensure hardware asset data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose, supporting effective decision‑making and reporting
Partner with technology, procurement, finance and suppliers to improve asset utilisation and drive value for money
Develop and embed clear, practical hardware asset management processes aligned to industry best practice
Provide insight and support for audits, assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives
You Have
Experience managing IT hardware assets in a medium to large organisation or complex operational environment
A solid understanding of asset lifecycle management, governance and data quality
Hands‑on experience using asset management or discovery tools to track, analyse and report on hardware estates
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across technical and non‑technical teams
A proactive, organised approach and a desire to improve how things are done
About SSE
SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.