Job summary Are you the person we are looking for? Applications are welcome from experienced Software Asset Managers with a working knowledge of Microsoft products andsoftware licencing to work within Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Luton ICT Shared Services. HBLICT provides IT support to the NHS organisations which make up Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB and Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton KeynesICB. The post of SAM Compliance Lead sits in the Digital End User Computing Development & Automation team who are responsible for end-user device configuration, testing and management across all of our customers. The post holder will need to be able to travel between sites. Main duties of the job oThe role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for money through effective SAM. The post holder is responsible for ensuring effective and cost-efficient software license agreements are in place; and drives activities across the estate to re-harvest licenses wherever possible to achieve best value. o The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery of software licensing for end users and core infrastructure. Working closely with the head of the department and subject matter experts to ensure that end user and infrastructure licensing is maintained. o The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. o The post holder owns and manages software inventories across end user estates, ensuring that compliance is maintained. o The post holder supports subject matter experts in ensuring that infrastructure licensing and contracts are maintained, working closely with financial services teams. o Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their level of skill and experience reflect the requirements in the job description and person specification. About us Here at Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board, we're responsible for planning and overseeing how NHS money is spent to support the people who live in Hertfordshire and west Essex. We have around 750 employees and our role is to make sure health services work well and are of high quality as well as value for money. It's an exciting time for us and we're looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, vibrant environment that can help us achieve our aim. So if you share our passion for people and want to make a positive change to their health and health services then we want to hear from you. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year plus fringe allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 468-HWE448 Job locations Charter House Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the main responsibilities of the SAM Compliance Leadrole. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the main responsibilities of the SAM Compliance Leadrole. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Relevant degree or equivalent experience level in specialist area. Further training or significant experience in proj man, fin man or change man Experience in communications and stakeholder management Desirable Previous experience in similar role in public sector A good understanding of the health and social care env and roles and responsibs Communication skills Essential Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills. Communicate complex matters and difficult situations, persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse and interpret info, evaluate issues, and recommend actions. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate. Attention to detail and ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Desirable Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be choices. Management Skills Essential Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity giving advice. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Autonomy Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision. Planning Skills Essential Skills for project management. Desirable Previous experience in project management and planning. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Relevant degree or equivalent experience level in specialist area. Further training or significant experience in proj man, fin man or change man Experience in communications and stakeholder management Desirable Previous experience in similar role in public sector A good understanding of the health and social care env and roles and responsibs Communication skills Essential Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills. Communicate complex matters and difficult situations, persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse and interpret info, evaluate issues, and recommend actions. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate. Attention to detail and ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Desirable Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be choices. Management Skills Essential Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity giving advice. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Autonomy Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision. Planning Skills Essential Skills for project management. Desirable Previous experience in project management and planning. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (468) Address Charter House Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JL Employer's website https://hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)