Job Title: Programme / Policy Manager Transport and Smart Cities
Location: London
Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 800 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government, and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy, and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners, and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.
In this exciting role, with responsibility for our transport and smart cities policy as part of our Smart Infrastructure and Systems Programme, you will get exposure to leading companies who are really changing the world and will be working on some of the pressing issues around net zero, electric vehicles, autonomous driving as well as emerging technologies.
Overview of the Transport and Smart Cities Groups
techUK’s Smart Infrastructure and Systems Programme is the champion for smart infrastructure deployment in the UK and for companies operating in that supply chain abroad. It is made up of four areas: Smart Cities, Digital Twins, Energy & Utilities, and Intelligent Mobility and Transport.
The Intelligent Mobility and Transport’s group aim is to deliver a digitally enabled, interoperable, integrated, and inclusive transport network that connects people and services with multiple modes of mobility. This programme’s focus is to improve the regulatory environment of the wider mobility services ecosystem by working together with Government and engaging with industry around priorities and key challenges.
Our Smart Cities work stream focuses on how technology can help make healthier, more sustainable and more engaged communities a reality. It involves working with a wide variety of our members and helping engage and develop strategies for increasing the capacity of local authorities to make use of these technologies.
Role Purpose
This role reports to the Head of Smart Infrastructure and Systems and is a great opportunity to work together with leading industry tech firms and engage closely with government.
The successful candidate will need to have, or a propensity to develop quickly, a good understanding of the opportunities for tech applications in transport and smart cities, and where members can work collectively to understand and enhance those opportunities.
This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence and drive to grow their own profile and that of techUK. It will require working with companies driving the development of leading-edge technologies and working to a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work together with members and government to identify key priorities in the sectors
- Support the inception, set-up and execution of events and meetings
- Identify and exploit cross-fertilisation opportunities with other programmes within techUK
- Promote the programme through insights, opinions, social media and PR activities
- Create content in the form of reports or collateral that adds value to members and the sector
- Represent techUK at strategic advisory groups led by government
- Any other duties that might from time to time be required
Competencies
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to get to grips with complex technical information and communicate this effectively to a range of audiences
- A team player who is comfortable working with senior individuals in Industry and within government
- Comfortable with public speaking
- A self-motivated individual with positive can-do approach who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and responding to tight deadlines
- Capability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, CRM, Social Media, Web tools and home working software
Essential Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong interest and knowledge in technology, innovation and the transport sector
- Demonstrates a broad understanding of the role of trade bodies
- Good understanding of relevant regulation and policy work
Please note: 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 experience of; Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Local Council Policy Manager, Emergency Services Policy Manager, Non-Profit Programme Manager, Public Sector Programme Management, Cyber Security Policy Director, Information Security Policy Manager, ICT Programme Manager, Technology Programme Manager, Technical Programme Manager, Technology Implementation, Transport Innovation, Logistics consultant may also be considered for this role.
