Job Title: Programme Manager: Broadband Stakeholder Group
Location: London
Salary: £32,000-£42,000 per annum based on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Role
The purpose of the Programme Manger role is to lead the development and delivery of the BSG’s work programme, working closely with the CEO in the process.
The BSG’s diverse network includes telecoms operators, manufacturers, ISPs, mobile network operators, broadcasters, new media companies and content producers, as well as central and local government, Ofcom and others.
The BSG works out of the offices of techUK, the trade association facing the tech sector. techUK supports the work of the BSG and is the employer of BSG staff.
The current areas of focus for the BSG include how to incentivise the deployment of and demand for full fibre and 5G networks, the migration to All-IP for voice services, digital inclusion and the future regulatory framework.
The Programme Manager role involves independently leading areas of the BSG work programme and becoming the go-to industry expert on such issues. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of policy development, public affairs, stakeholder management and regulatory affairs. Knowledge and experience of broadband and the wider technology, media and telecommunications brief, whilst not essential, is highly desirable.
Key Duties
- Assist the CEO in delivering the BSG work programme; this will involve preparing and writing BSG reports, consultation responses, articles and letters on telecoms policy
- Engage with BSG stakeholders, including DCMS, Ofcom, sponsors and wider industry on the development of policy positions and the ongoing development of the BSG work programme
- Monitor ongoing developments in the UK and EU broadband market, policy and regulatory debate, including the analysis of new data regarding broadband network deployment
- Represent the BSG in external fora, stakeholder meetings and public events
Person Specification:
Competence:
- Able to work with a large and diverse selection of external stakeholders
- Able to analyse complex issues and work across the full range of telecoms policy issues
- Able to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to a broad audience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- An enthusiastic team player who is keen and able to take the initiative
- Excellent organisational skills
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
- An understanding of the UK political system and policy formulation processes
- Experience of building networks through personal relationships
- Experience of managing or supporting multiple projects
- Experience of working with the media
- Ability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365 suite, mobile and home working software as appropriate, and web tools (training will be provided)
This role reports to the Associate Director for Telecoms and BSG. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of applying, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, Social Care Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Local Council Policy Manager, Non-Profit Programme Manager, Public Sector Programme Management, ICT Programme Manager, Technology Programme Manager, Technical Programme Manager, Technology Implementation Manager, ICT Business Programme Manager, may also be considered for this role.
