Policy Manager – Digital Economy

Job Title: Policy Manager – Digital Economy

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £32,000 – £44,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full time

techUK Overview:

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 1000 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.

About the Role:

techUK is looking for a new Policy Manager for Digital Economy who will drive the day-to-day work of techUK’s digital economy programme. We are looking for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career to inform techUK’s thinking and approach to economy and growth issues and build a profile for themselves as a thought leader on the UK’s digital economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the head of Digital Economy in developing techUK’s economic policy and digital economy work programme, including but not limited to: successfully leading, managing and delivering internal and external events; the smooth running of meetings; and managing and implementing stakeholder engagement activities; acting as point of contact for techUK members
• Work with the Head of Digital Economy to build relationships within and outside Government, including with DSIT, HM Treasury, DBT, the Labour Party and other stakeholders such as influential Members of Parliament and other industry bodies and partners such as DIGITAL EUROPE
• Research policy issues and draft papers and consultation responses for government, Parliamentary committees and others
• Be able to situate techUK’s asks within the wider UK political and policy context
• Ensure effective use of web and social media to communicate techUK’s positions and points of view
• Provide secretariat support for techUK internal and external working groups as and when required

About you:

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and good at building relationships
• Highly effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively to a range of audiences
• A self-motivated individual who is comfortable coming up with ideas and working in a team to deliver these
• A team player who is comfortable and able to work with relevant teams across techUK
• Has a can-do approach and comfortable working in a high pressure, fast paced environment with competing demands
• Able to articulate, explain and sell the benefits of techUK to a range of audiences from government to potential new members
• A good working knowledge of economic policy and working with data

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience building relationships with stakeholders, developing workplans and delivering to deadlines
• Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate experiences of having to learn quickly and distil complex issues into clear concise information
• A strong understanding and interest in the UK policy and political landscape
• A solid grasp of the workings of Whitehall and UK Parliamentary process

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven track record of coordinating events
• An understanding of the role of trade bodies
• Comfortable working with and analysing numbers i.e. data sets and economic data
• An understanding of policy making across the UK including how and where key economic decisions are made in the UK’s governance structure i.e., between Westminster, Whitehall, Devolved Governments and local authorities

Additional Information:

• This is a full time role based out of techUK’s London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy
• 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 the commencement of employment
• The salary range for this role is £32,000-£44,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits

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