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Job Title: Associate Director - Government Affairs

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £60,000 - £74,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1100 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 Purpose

This role reports to the Deputy CEO and helps to provide strategic direction and senior policy engagement for techUK's Policy and Public Affairs programmes ('the policy team').

The role exists to provide strategic leadership for techUK's policy development and engagement with the government. This role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and Implementing Strategies - Create and execute strategies to influence government policy and legislation based on a deep understanding of the interest, concerns and priorities of techUK's members
• Relationship Building - Build and maintain strong relationships with techUK members, government officials, policymakers, politicians and other relevant stakeholders
• Monitoring and Analysis - Track legislative and regulatory developments, analyse their potential impact, and provide recommendations to senior management
• Advocacy - Represent techUK in meetings, events and other relevant forums
• Communication - Effectively communicate techUK's positions and priorities to government officials, the media and other stakeholders
• Collaboration - Work with other teams across techUK to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on policy issues
• Team Leadership - providing leadership for a team of experienced policy professionals
  
  

• Strong Knowledge of Government Processes - Understanding of how government works, including the legislative and regulatory processes, is essential
• Political Acumen - Ability to analyse political situations, identify key players, and understand the political landscape
• Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to effectively articulate the organisation's positions
• Relationship Building - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve the organisation's goals
  
  

• Experience working in government, government affairs or a related field, such as political research or public affairs consulting etc.
• A deep understanding of UK politics
• Experience of managing or supporting multiple projects
• Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and comfortable working with senior individuals in industry and within government
• A good understanding of the UK's tech policy and regulatory environment
• Strong interest in technology, innovation and the tech industry
  
  

• Experience of working in, or knowledge of the technology and/or IT industry
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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