IT Hardware Asset Manager Lead the IT Hardware Asset Management function within Enterprise IT Operations. Managing our End User Compute Hardware Assets, and deployment of technology to users around the business and the agency network. Hybrid 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford-upon-Avon. About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an IT Hardware Asset Manager to join us on a permanent basis. Leading the Hardware Asset Management function, you’ll manage the company IT Hardware Assets Lifecyle including the selection and deployment of technology to users around the business and the agency network. You’ll play a key role in collaborating with third parties to ensure adequate stock is available, replacements are issued in a timely manner and all SLAs and KPIs are met. You’ll be responsible for the resale of redundant stock and manage the hardware asset service in its entirety with our third parties. As we make future device upgrades for employees, you’ll use your planning and analysis skills to assess user requirements and ensure new technology meets the necessary requirements. As the IT Hardware Asset Manager, you’ll manage a team, demonstrating excellent coaching and development skills and be able to work to tight deadlines and be able to work under pressure. About youTo be successful in this role, you’ll have extensive hardware asset management experience. You’ll be able to take accountability and be a collaborative, customer focused professional. You’ll be proactive and organised, working under pressure to deliver excellent results. You’ll have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with effective communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be an experienced team manager and have proven experience in supplier engagement and project management. At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees. We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.Benefits and RewardsWhen you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including: £51,000 - £70,000 annual salary (depending on experience) Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary) Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution 28 days annual leave bank holidays buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities Private medical insurance options to add family members Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. Working at NFU MutualWe’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.