TECHUK OVERVIEW

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.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong interest in the UK’s cyber security landscape, including cyber policy and its implications for the economy.
• Able to quickly build practical subject matter expertise.
• A self-motivated individual with a positive can-do approach who is comfortable working with competing demands and responding to tight deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively to a range of audiences.
• A team player who can manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Good high-level knowledge of technology and workings of the technology sector.
• Experience of supporting the delivery of events such as briefings, workshops and roundtables.
• Have capability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office, CRM, mobile and home working software, web tools and social media

The purpose of this role is to support techUK’s Cyber Resilience Programme as well as to help engage new markets for our members to work with.
This position provides an opportunity to work with senior level representatives from industry and government to support the delivery of market engagement opportunities. This role would suit an articulate and enthusiastic learner, with the ability to support the development of new policy and the delivery of projects and events. The role will encompass the development the programme’s work in new markets, exploring the critical role of cyber resilience in underpinning organisations’ operations and, more broadly, the UK’s economic growth. Experience organising events, analysing policy, or working with one or more of the following is desirable: the UK technology sector, government, or policy makers.
The successful candidate will develop the capability to work across multiple workstreams, engaging with a variety of industry and government stakeholders, as well as a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the cyber security sector.
This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence, and drive to grow their own expertise and profile, as well as that of techUK.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK activities to deliver value for member companies.
• Support the development, implementation and management of the Cyber Resilience programme’s work in new markets, developing expertise in areas such as operational technology security and the security and resilience of emerging technologies.
• Support with the set-up and execution of in-person and virtual events, briefings and meetings.
• Promote techUK activities through written insights, social media engagement and PR activities.
• Support the team to bring new companies into techUK membership.
• Liaise with other techUK teams to identify collaboration opportunities, including our Nations & Regions programme.
• Support the management of Working Groups and other relevant techUK forums, maintaining liaison with group members.
• Support the maintenance and development of the Cyber Exchange platform.
• Deputise for the Cyber Resilience Programme Manager in their absence.
• Any other duties that might from time to time be required by the Head of Programme and the techUK Cyber Resilience team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong interest in the UK’s cyber security landscape, including cyber policy and its implications for the economy.
• Able to quickly build practical subject matter expertise.
• A self-motivated individual with a positive can-do approach who is comfortable working with competing demands and responding to tight deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively to a range of audiences.
• A team player who can manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Good high-level knowledge of technology and workings of the technology sector.
• Experience of supporting the delivery of events such as briefings, workshops and roundtables.
• Have capability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office, CRM, mobile and home working software, web tools and social media.

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.
About techUK
techUK is a membership organisation that brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve in collaboration with our sister company TechSkills.org. We collaborate across business, government and stakeholders to fulfil the potential of technology to deliver a stronger society and more sustainable future. 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.