Location
London (Flexible working policy in place)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,000 - £65,000 per annum, based on experience, plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits

About the Role
techUK is the trade association uniting people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1100 members across the UK, primarily SMEs, techUK fosters innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to create a better future for society, the economy and the planet. We provide expertise and insight to support our members and partners as they prepare the UK for a rapidly changing world.

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our work on energy, water and transport during our Head of Infrastructure's maternity leave. This is a pivotal time as the government accelerates transformation of the energy system and reforms planning and infrastructure delivery. You will be the voice of the tech sector within techUK’s Smart Infrastructure & Systems Programme, which brings together leading tech companies to promote digitalisation across energy, utilities, transport and smart cities.

This role reports to the Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and includes line management of the Programme Manager - Transport and Mobility. You will work closely with government departments (DESNZ, DFT, DSIT), regulators (Ofgem, Ofwat, Ofcom) and industry to advocate for digital technology adoption that drives innovation, decarbonisation, resilience and new business models.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership and oversight of policy work and stakeholder engagement, leading energy policy and regulatory advocacy, managing working groups focused on Energy, Water Digitalisation and Data Centre Energy, representing techUK at industry and government forums, collaborating internally across policy, events and communications teams, supporting AI-related programmes, and leading business development for the programme.

Experience
- Significant experience in energy and utilities policy, preferably within a membership, trade association or policy environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with regulators, government bodies (e.g., Ofgem, NESO, DESNZ) and industry partners
- Experience translating policy insight into compelling member updates and public advocacy
- Event management and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to manage complex projects

About you
- Strong interest in the digital technology sector
- Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable representing an organisation at external events and forums
- Ability to work effectively across teams and programmes
- Enthusiastic about shaping policy at the intersection of technology and energy

Qualifications
- Understanding of UK infrastructure challenges across utilities and transport sectors
- Knowledge of the UK’s net zero agenda and emerging technology markets such as AI is desirable
- Experience in infrastructure or digital infrastructure programme delivery with policy and regulatory knowledge is advantageous
- Direct experience within a government department or regulator is a plus
- Familiarity with the economic, social and political environment affecting members and stakeholders