Head of Programme - Smart Infrastructure and Systems

Job Title: Head of Programme - Smart Infrastructure and Systems (Maternity cover)

Location: London / Hybrid

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

Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1100 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:

We have an exciting opportunity to come in and lead our work on energy, water and transport while our Head of Infrastructure is on maternity leave. With the government rapidly trying to transform the energy system and reform planning and infrastructure delivery it is a great time to be the voice of the tech sector.

techUK's Smart Infrastructure & Systems Programme is where members (typically leading tech companies) come together to promote digitalisation of infrastructure spanning energy, utilities, transport and smart-cities. We work with government (DESNZ, DFT, DSIT), regulators (Ofgem, Ofwat, Ofcom), and industry to make the case for digital technology to be more widely adopted to drive innovation, decarbonisation, resilience and new business models.

This role reports in to our Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and will line manage the Programme Manager - Transport and Mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, overseeing policy work, stakeholder engagement
• Lead on our work on energy policy/regulation
• Policy advocacy and market engagement via roundtables, direct briefings with stakeholders and collaborations to tackle regulatory barriers and promote holistic infrastructure systems
• Be the 'energy person' at techUK by providing policy and regulatory expertise in the Energy and Utilities sectors
• Lead on content and management of Energy, Water Digitalisation Working Groups, and the Data Centre Energy Working Group
• Represent techUK at industry and government forums
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (e.g., policy, events, communications) to ensure effective execution and visibility of programme goals. Including cross programme support on AI policy and regulation, AI Growth Zones and AI Energy Council engagement
• Represent techUK at external events, joining panel discussions and speaking at partner events.
• Lead on business development for the programme

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Significant experience in energy and utilities policy preferably in a membership, trade association, or policy environment
• Strong interest in the digital tech sector
• Understanding of UK's Infrastructure challenges across utilities and transport sectors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills-comfortable liaising with regulators, government bodies (e.g., Ofgem, NESO, DESNZ), and industry partners
• Excellent communication skills, with experience translating policy insight into compelling member updates and public advocacy
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, the ability to manage complex projects, and a collaborative mindset
• Event management and good presentation skills

Desired knowledge and experience:

• Experience in infrastructure and/or digital infrastructure programmes delivery with policy and regulatory knowledge
• Direct experience within a government department or regulator
• Understands the economic, social and political environment, members' businesses, stakeholders and their drivers
• Familiarity with the UK's net zero agenda
• Interest and knowledge in emerging technology markets such as AI

Why join techUK?

Shape Policy at the Intersection of Tech and Energy: Be part of critical conversations that drive digital sustainability and energy resilience

Build Your Network: Work directly with tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators.

Grow Professionally: Gain insight into the future of digital infrastructure, data, and energy policy

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.

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Candidates with experience of: Infrasturcture Programme Lead, Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, Programme Adviser, Senior Programme Adviser, Government Programme Manager, Energy Programme Management ,may also be considered for this role.