Asset Controller in Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Package: £29,700– £33,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20622

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Asset Controller at our Portsmouth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Asset Controller, you will be responsible for the effective management, control, and governance of company assets and Ministry of Defence (MoD) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The role ensures full accountability, compliance, and asset integrity through robust system administration, meticulous record keeping, proactive stakeholder engagement, and adherence to company and regulatory requirements.

Day-to-day, you’ll also support operational activities to ensure assets remain serviceable, available, and fit for purpose throughout their lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include

• Manage and maintain accountability of company and MoD assets using AMP, SAP, Oracle, and other approved asset management systems
• Provide system support, user training, and ensure data integrity across asset management processes and records
• Coordinate equipment calibration activities, maintaining compliance, operational readiness, and controlled documentation
• Oversee asset logistics and movements, ensuring accurate records and compliance with freight, customs, and regulatory requirements
• Support stores operations, including inventory management, deliveries, collections, and equipment disposal in line with governance procedures
• Liaise with stakeholders, customers, and project teams to manage asset updates, resolve queries, support audits, and deliver project-related activities

Essential experience of the Asset Controller

• Proven experience in stores, logistics, and asset management environments involving technical and controlled assets
• Strong knowledge of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), ITAR-controlled assets, and MoD logistics frameworks
• Experience managing domestic and international shipping, freight operations, and customs compliance requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and asset management systems such as SAP, Oracle, AMP, or equivalent platforms
• Customer-focused professional with experience delivering high levels of service and stakeholder support
• Sound understanding of inventory management, regulatory compliance, and trade control processes

Essential qualifications for the Asset Controller

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Portsmouth site. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] . One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community