IT Asset & Procurement Officer
The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a driven and customer-focused individual to join our IT Services team as an IT Asset & Procurement Officer. This exciting role offers the opportunity to play a crucial part in managing and streamlining our IT asset and procurement processes.
Your Responsibilities Will Include: As a key member of the IT Services team, you will:
Manage the entire lifecycle of IT assets, from acquisition through to disposal, ensuring compliance and accuracy at every stage.Facilitate IT procurement for hardware and software, liaising with suppliers and internal teams to streamline purchasing and maintain license management.
Maintain accurate asset records, process invoices, and track goods-in, ensuring assets are readily available.
Support the IT Services team by triaging service requests, updating systems, and maintaining operational procedures.
Contribute to team development by mentoring junior apprentices and ensuring compliance through regular asset audits.
Why Join Us? Join a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about technology and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our IT services, while growing your skills in a vibrant, supportive environment.
Interested? Apply Early! We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so if this role excites you, apply as soon as possible!
Rewards and BenefitsEnhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contributionExtensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational HealthFREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.For further information on DBS, please click here
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