Programme Manager - Transport and Mobility

at  techUK

TECHUK OVERVIEW

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

• Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong interest and knowledge in technology, innovation and the transport sector
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of the role of trade bodies
• Good understanding of relevant regulation and policy work
• Knowledge of government and civil service wor

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and background in transport and infrastructure
• Experience or knowledge of public affairs
• An understanding of the economic, social and political environment, members’ business sectors and business models, stakeholders and their driver

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an individual to take ownership of our work in the transport industry. As part our Smart Infrastructure and Systems Programme, you will get exposure to businesses and stakeholders who are leveraging technology to address pressing issues around net zero, digital adoption, autonomous driving as well as emerging technologies such as AI.
You will manage an impactful programme of public policy, thought leadership, events and market engagement activities focusing on transport innovation. You will become a subject-matter expert and work with member organisations to understand the power of innovation and barriers to deployment within transport. With this insight, you will manage from end-to-end, activities that meet strategically defined goals which could include meeting Ministers and Civil Servants to seek policy change, designing and planning events to form an ecosystem or writing reports to shape industry narratives.

ROLE PURPOSE

This role reports to the Head of Smart Infrastructure and Systems and is a great opportunity to work together with leading industry tech firms and engage closely with government.
The successful candidate will need to have, or a propensity to develop quickly, a good understanding of the opportunities for tech applications in transport, and where members can work collectively to understand and enhance those opportunities.
This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence and drive to grow their own profile and that of techUK. It will require working with companies driving the development of leading-edge technologies and working to a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of techUK Intelligent Transport & Mobility Working Group and Self-Driving Vehicles Working Group
• Work together with members and government to identify key priorities in the sectors, identify where policy reform is required and build consensus-based positions
• Respond to Government consultations as appropriate and build and sustain positive working relationships with policy officials in organisations including the Department for Transport, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Network Rail, National Highways and relevant regulators including DVSA, IVS and VCA
• Proactively generate ideas and deliver exciting industry events, including managing techUK’s flagship ‘Mobilise’ conference every March
• Independently run meetings, including Working Group meetings chairing virtual and in-person briefing events, and arranging workshops and roundtables
• Create cross-fertilisation opportunities with other programmes within techUK such as cybersecurity, AI, data and ethics and public affairs.
• Promote the programme through insights, opinions, social media and PR activities
• Create content in the form of reports or collateral that adds value to members and the sector
• Represent techUK at strategic advisory groups led by government
• Assist the Head of Programme in new member recruitment

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Core Competencies

• Good organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to get to grips with complex technical information and communicate this effectively to a range of audiences
• A team player who is comfortable working with senior individuals in Industry and within government
• Comfortable with public speaking
• A self-motivated individual with a positive can-do approach who is comfortable working with competing demands and responding to tight deadlines
• Capability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, CRM, Social Media, Web tools and home working software

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong interest and knowledge in technology, innovation and the transport sector
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of the role of trade bodies
• Good understanding of relevant regulation and policy work
• Knowledge of government and civil service work

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and background in transport and infrastructure
• Experience or knowledge of public affairs
• An understanding of the economic, social and political environment, members’ business sectors and business models, stakeholders and their drivers

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 £32,000-£44,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
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.