The role is to support the creation, implementation and administration of the  the Communications Infrastructure Programme and the Spectrum Policy Forum, which currently comprise:

• Communications Infrastructure Council
• Enabling the Digital Place (joint work stream with Local Government Programme)
• Future Connected Rail
• Satellite Telecommunications Committee
• Positioning, Navigation & Timing Committee
• Spectrum Policy Forum Steering Board
• Spectrum Policy Forum Plenary
• Spectrum Policy Forum Clusters 1,2 and 4.

The appointee will show capability and potential to build on a strong foundation of a solid programme, strong member engagement, and good external reputation and stakeholder relationships. He/she will need to have, or a propensity to develop quickly, a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the use of Communications Infrastructure, including the terms on which spectrum is made available.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK’s Communications Infrastructure Programme in a way that meets the needs of existing and potential members;
• Support the inception, set-up and execution of programme events and meetings;
• Promote the programme though insights, opinions, social media and PR activities;
• Support relevant techUK working groups and maintain liaison with group members;
• Assist in maintaining all relevant parts of the techUK website
• Identify and exploit cross-fertilisation opportunities, for example on joint events, with other Programmes within techUK, chiefly Cloud/Big Data, IOT Council, and SmarterUK;
• Liaise with other techUK teams to assist in a successful programme of press coverage, events, internal and external marketing and to ensure they are kept fully informed of major policy initiatives.

Competencies

• A team player who has experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and is comfortable working with senior individuals in Industry and within government;
• The ability to get to grips with complex technical information and to communicate this effectively to a range of audiences;
• Ability to identify, propose and negotiate new opportunities and services for techUK.