Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join the Software Services team at the University of Edinburgh. This is a Grade UE07, full-time (35 hours per week), open-ended (permanent) position based in central Edinburgh. The role is hybrid, you will report to the Software Asset Manager and will be on campus at least one day per week.

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive salary of £ £40,497- £ 48,149 per annum.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days).
• Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution.
• A range of flexible working options to help prioritise work/life balance.
• A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity.
• Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund.
• Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives , support for staff wellbeing and more.
  
  

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What The Job Involves

• Distributing software to staff and students of the University and ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements.
• Acting as a second line of support for issues relating to software licensing and distribution, making sure issues are resolved quickly.
• Liaising with software suppliers and internal customers in University Schools and Colleges. Providing information and support on purchasing, renewing and maintaining licenses.
• Assisting with finance and budgeting tasks such as software procurement and cost recovery.
• Supporting the continual improvement of software-related processes.
  
  

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A Bit About You

• Relevant experience in software licensing, purchasing and management in a large organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of excellent attention to detail with good time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal relationship development.
  
  

Application Procedure

We welcome informal enquiries about the role – to find out more please email Jasmin Taylor (Software Asset Manager), [email protected]

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you have the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

To apply, upload a CV and cover letter before 9 th May 2025.

Interviews will most probably be held within 2 weeks of the closing date (in-person).

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About The Team

The Infrastructure Division provides the core platforms and technologies on which the University's research, learning, teaching and digital administration depend. This includes management of the University's data and telephone networks and support of managed desktop computing and open-access computer suites. Two resilient data-centres host large-scale compute and data services for research, and server and storage infrastructure for providing enterprise services. The division also provides infrastructure technologies such as authentication and authorisation used by University I.T. services.

Please see http://tinyurl.com.cwhwysv for further information on the IT Infrastructure Division.