About this role
Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year
Requirements
- 3–5 years experience in software licensing, software asset management, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of software licensing models and licence compliance
- Proven experience managing software vendors and suppliers
- Experience supporting procurement and contract management activities
- Excellent documentation and stakeholder management skills
- Active SC Clearance required
- Previous experience within Defence, Government, or MOD environments (desirable)
- Experience supporting software audits and compliance reviews (desirable)
- Familiarity with enterprise software licensing and contract management (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Manage software licensing and software asset management activities across the organisation
- Maintain accurate licensing records, documentation, and compliance reporting
- Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including renewals, negotiations, and performance reviews
- Support procurement processes for software purchases and contract renewals
- Ensure software usage aligns with licensing agreements and organisational requirements
- Identify opportunities to optimise licence utilisation and reduce costs
- Work with technical and commercial stakeholders to support software governance activities
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We are seeking a Software Licensing Manager for a contract role supporting a critical defence environment in Gosport. The role is hybrid or onsite and involves managing licensing across a complex estate while supporting compliance, value, and cost efficiency. We are committed to respect, equality, and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our people work in partnership to deliver resourcing solutions for our clients, and we can support applicants with adjustments during the recruitment process.
last updated 46 week of 2026