Policy Manager – Digital Regulation

Job Title: Policy Manager – Digital Regulation

Location: Flexibility to be based in either techUK’s London office, hybrid working or home-based.

Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits.

Job Type: Permanent/ Full-time

techUK is looking for a dynamic and committed policy professional with a background in regulatory affairs to join a small team focused on UK tech policy issues. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating, fast-paced and creative environment that addresses some of the most important policy issues of our age.

About the role:

Working as part of a team of experienced policy professionals this role requires the ability to: work concurrently across a diverse range of issues; to quickly assess and understand detailed policy implications; anticipate risks and opportunities for the sector; have a natural feel for the concerns, interests and motivations of political stakeholders; and, build and implement effective engagement campaigns that effect change.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Digital Regulation in the implementation of techUK’s tech policy programme
• Support the delivery of an effective 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.
• Researching policy issues and drafting papers and consultation responses for government, Parliamentary committees and others.
• Ensuring effective use of web and social media to communicate techUK’s positions and point of view.
• Supporting techUK’s engagement in Whitehall, Westminster and across the devolved administrations and regions.
• Working with colleagues across techUK on policy issues relevant to their programmes
• Working with the Head of Digital Regulation to manage and implement an effective contact programme, ensuring in-house CRM is used effectively
• Any other duties as required by the Head of Digital Regulation and techUK’s senior management

About you:

• Highly motivated individual with a positive, can-do attitude who enjoys taking ownership of new areas
• A team player who is comfortable and able to work cross-functionally with relevant techUK teams
• A strong interest in current affairs and the role that technology can play in building a positive future for people, society, the economy and planet.
• Comfortable working in a high pressure, fast paced environment with competing demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to get to grips with complex technical information and to communicate this effectively to a range of audiences (e.g. writing consultation responses, blogs, newsletters, letters and minute taking)
• Willingness to learn new areas and “get stuck in”
• Essential Knowledge and Experience
• Good understanding of UK policy and political landscape, particularly from a business perspective
• Proven experience in public policy, public affairs, regulatory affairs and stakeholder engagement with a track record of successfully delivering outputs that meet project objectives
• Good grasp of the workings of Whitehall and the relevant regulators (including the ICO, CMA, Ofcom)
• Proven track record and experience of managing complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Proven track record of coordinating events, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable with and experience of working with senior figures
• Good understanding of the role of trade bodies
• Highly competent with Microsoft and MS Office Suite
• Desired Knowledge and Experience
• Experience working with the media
• Experience of working in the technology sector either in-house or elsewhere.

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. 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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