Hybrid Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations & Regions bei techUK
techUK · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in London
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.
Role Overview
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic, individual to work across our established Local Public Services Programme and our Nations & Regions work. Working across these two programmes will give the successful candidate an opportunity to work with a range of techUK colleagues and external stakeholders including members, partners in local and devolved government, and combined authorities Through your events, briefings, research, stakeholder management and engagement this new manager will grow techUK’s footprint and programme of work across the country demonstrating the digital transformation of government across the UK.
Local Public Services Programme Overview
techUK's Local Public Services Programme represents the supplier community to local and regional government. It provides a route for local government to engage industry in a safe and neutral environment to solve key challenges and understand the art of the possible when it comes to innovation, digital thinking and emerging technologies.
Nations and Regions Overview
techUK is determined to see the whole of the UK enjoy access to the opportunities offered by strong local digital economies. Our work with our members, based across the UK, as well as our partners and stakeholders in devolved and regional government helps to understand the different strengths and needs of the UK’s diverse tech sector. Through tools like our Local Digital Index, briefings, events, speakers and input on policy we want to ensure the tech sector is helping shape the future of the UK.
Role Purpose
Role Purpose
This role reports to the Head of Nations and Regions and helps drive the growth of techUK’s Local Government engagement across the UK. The role plays a key aspect in our programme delivery and an opportunity to grow our regional engagement with councils, combined authorities and devolved governments. You will act as the link between the two prorammes helping to deliver our regional offering to members and manager our engagement and relationship with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and strategy of for the Local Public Services programme and wider Nations and Regions work, achieving and building financial targets for the programme in terms of membership recruitment, retention and events
- Implement an engaging programme of events and activities in the delivery of the programme including regional activity, topically related content and virtual event
- Lead engagement on an agreed region(s). This will include local government, combined authority and relevant partners and members in the region
- Help grow new workstreams in the Local Public Services programme and identify and engage with new stakeholders
- Undertake project work including research, development of articles and papers, running campaign activities, submissions to government consultations etc.
- Working with local government partners on procurement, social value, policy and engagement related to tech and public sector digital transformation
- Understanding the digital economy priorities of Devolved Government and Combined Authorities and how this relates to their public sector digital transformation plans
- Raise the profile and engagement with the programmes to techUK members and wider stakeholders through effective, consistent and timely communications including newsletters, social media and regular website content
- Write briefings, content and speeches for techUK senior management on these areas as appropriate
- Support the effective public affairs engagement across the programme when required including with the devolved nations, Mayors and Mayoral Strategic Authorities, local authority leaders and local government
- Any other duties that may be required to support the wider techUK programme activities and team
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Core Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- A great team player
- Ability to identify, propose and negotiate new opportunities for techUK
- A self-motivated individual with a positive can-do approach who is comfortable working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment with competing demands, and responding to tight deadlines
- Ability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides; including but not limited to Microsoft O365, CRM, mobile, online conferencing platforms and home working software
Essential Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of managing or supporting multiple projects
- Experience of event organisation
- Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and comfortable working with senior individuals in industry and within government
- Strong interest in technology, innovation and the tech industry
Desired knowledge and experience
- An understanding of the UK political structures, local government, procurement or policy formulation
- Experience of working in, or knowledge of the technology and/or IT industry, and the technology landscape of local government, combined authorities or public services
- Experience responding to public sector consultations
Additional Information
This is a full-time role with flexibility to be based in either techUK’s London HQ, or fully home-based working in either Greater Manchester or the West Midlands. Given the nature of this role and engagement with stakeholders across the country, it will include travel to events, conferences or member locations.
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 £33,000-£43,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
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