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Programme Manager, Cyber Security
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £30,000-38,000 based upon experience including company benefits |
Overview
Role Purpose This role reports to techUK’s Head of Programme - Cyber and its purpose is to support techUK’s Cyber Security Programme. This challenging and wide-ranging position provides an opportunity to work with senior level representatives from industry and Government to support the development and implementation of a challenging agenda. The role will encompass the support and development of market engagement and policy activities related to the UK Cyber Security sector. 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. Experience of working with industry, the UK technology sector, government, policy development, and other stakeholders is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capability to work across multiple different workstreams, engaging with a variety of industry and government stakeholders and will develop a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the UK cyber sector. This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence and drive to grow their own profile and that of techUK. Key Responsibilities Present techUK as the voice of the technology industry to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Cabinet Office, Department for International Trade and wider UK Government; Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK’s Cyber Security activities in a way that meets the needs of existing and potential new members; Lead the development, implementation and management of projects, white papers, workshops, and events that aim to resolve shared challenges between the cyber security industry and the wider economy; Lead the set-up and execution of programme events, briefings and meetings; Promote the Cyber Security Programme through insights, opinions, social media activities and PR activities; Liaise with other techUK teams to identify and exploit cross-fertilisation opportunities with other programmes within techUK; Support the work of the Cyber Security Management Committee and other relevant techUK forums, maintaining liaison with group members; Deputise for the Head of Programme in their absence; and Any other duties that might from time to time be required by the Head of Programme and the techUK leadership team. Person Specification Competencies A strong team player 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; 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. Essential Knowledge and Experience Requirements Strong interest in cyber security, innovation, and the UK tech industry; Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and comfortable working with senior individuals in industry; and Comfortable with public speaking. Desirable Knowledge and Experience Requirements Demonstrates an understanding of the Cyber Security sector and the positioning and role of trade bodies; Good high-level knowledge of technology and workings of the technology sector; Strong understanding of the UK Cyber Security landscape, including knowledge of the Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy and its implications for the wider economy; Understand the economic, social and political environment, members’ business sectors and business models, stakeholders and their drivers; This is a full-time role based at techUK’s London offices. 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. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact successful applicants. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. To apply for this role, please send a short cover letter (max. 500 words) and a copy of your CV together with your salary expectations.