Associate Director – Government Affairs

Department: Policy

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £60,000 - £74,000 / year

Description

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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

Additional Information