Location
London (techUK offices) with flexible working policy

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,000 - £65,000 per annum 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, techUK fosters innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to build a better future for society, the economy and the planet. We provide expertise and insight to support 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 moment as the government accelerates transformation of the energy system and reforms planning and infrastructure delivery. As the voice of the tech sector, you will lead techUK’s Smart Infrastructure & Systems Programme, where leading tech companies collaborate to promote digitalisation across energy, utilities, transport and smart cities.

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. Reporting to the Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability, you will line manage the Programme Manager - Transport and Mobility.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership and oversight of policy work and stakeholder engagement; leading energy policy and regulation efforts; driving policy advocacy and market engagement through roundtables, briefings and collaborations; managing Energy, Water Digitalisation and Data Centre Energy Working Groups; representing techUK at industry and government forums; collaborating internally across policy, events and communications teams; supporting cross-programme initiatives such as AI policy and regulation; speaking at external events; 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 liaising with diverse stakeholders
- Understanding of UK infrastructure challenges across utilities and transport sectors

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