Programme Manager - Tech and Innovation (Quantum and Digital Twins)

techUK
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7 months ago
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Programme Manager - Tech and Innovation (Quantum and Digital Twins)

Department: Tech & Innovation

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £33,000 - £43,000 / year


Description

techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. 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.

Role Overview
This new role at techUK offers an exciting opportunity to join the fast-paced, growing Tech and Innovation team responsible for leading techUK’s work on current and emerging technologies. techUK, as the UK’s technology trade association, plays an active role in showcasing and shaping transformative technologies, navigating how to get development, adoption and commercialisation of tech right for the economy, people, society and the planet.

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic, individual to work across our established Digital Twins and Quantum technologies programmes. Working across these two emerging technology programmes will give the successful candidate an opportunity to work with a range of techUK colleagues and techUK members, decision makers, civil society, and other key stakeholders. Through your events, briefings, research, stakeholder management and engagement this new manager will grow techUK’s footprint and programme in these exciting technologies and also have the opportunity to develop coherent and relevant policy recommendations on behalf of our members. These activities will ensure techUK’s point of view and voice is relevant, credible and influential with both members and decision makers

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating, fast-paced, high-profile area of techUK’s work. This role requires someone who can build connections and relationships with a variety of people, work independently and as part of a team, and consider the long-term implications and impact of emerging technologies on the UK economy, society and planet.
If you have the communication skills, willingness to learn, and drive to grow your public profile, reputation and that of techUK in the current tech and innovation landscape this is the role for you.
Please note this role will include membership and business development responsibilities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring techUK’s voice on quantum and digital twins is relevant, credible and influential by becoming an active participant in the UK’s technology communities and building trusted stakeholder relationships and an external reputation
  • Building a programme of activities that showcases and demonstrates the value of these technologies across membership
  • Take a leadership role in developing technology-specific reports and policy recommendations
  • Promote programme content through insights, opinions, social media, and PR activities
  • Be responsible for maintaining and growing techUK’s membership base across the Tech and Innovation programme particularly in areas relevant to this role
  • Work closely with other techUK teams to assist in a successful programme of press coverage, events, internal and external marketing and to ensure they are kept fully informed of major policy initiatives


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Core Competencies
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to develop clear and concise written communications including blogs, articles and consultation responses, as well as speaking at techUK run and other public events
  • Ability to grow a campaign or programme and create a clear narrative throughout different events, podcasts, insights and member opportunities
  • Ability to take on responsibility for key activities of the programme and be held accountable for actions and outcomes
  • A willingness to learn and develop knowledge expertise across varied technologies, even if never worked in these fields before
Essential Knowledge and Experience
  • Strong capability and experience in researching, collating and presenting information
  • Experience in planning and hosting webinars or events
  • Experience in developing a programme of work or related product/programme management experience
  • Experience developing technology-based policy and reports for both technology and governmental audiences
  • Experience of working closely with key stakeholders and business leaders
  • Business development experience is not essential but recommended
Desired knowledge and experience
  • An understanding of the UK political structures and experience of working with government departments and regulators
  • Knowledge of Digital Twin technologies and/or Quantum technologies
  • Experience of working in, or knowledge of the technology and/or IT industry, and the technology landscape
  • Experience responding to public consultations


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 £33,000-£43,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

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