techUK Overview
techUK is a national membership organisation dedicated to helping its members stay prepared in a changing world. We have a vision for the future built on the positive potential of technology.
We believe that collaboration across business, government and society is central to this ambition. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare for the future.

Role Purpose
This role will support the Head of AI and Digital Identity in delivering a successful programme of work and activities to ensure techUK remains relevant, credible and influential in the AI and Digital Ethics community, debate and discussion. This role will build on techUK’s already established work in this area including the annual Digital Ethics Summit, now in its fourth year, and engagement with key bodies including the CDEI and Ada Lovelace Institute. In particular this role will be responsible for ensuring techUK’s understanding, insight, foresight and views on ethical issues being raised by the development and use of emerging AI and other technologies, including facial recognition, remains up to date, responsive to events of the day and relevant to the public debate happening across the UK and EU.

Role responsibilities
• Lead and drive the development, implementation and communication of techUK’s thought leadership and policy recommendations on digital ethics
• Delivering value to techUK member companies by leading techUK’s Digital Ethics Working Group and organising the annual Digital Ethics Summit
• Support the wider work of the Data Analytics, AI and Digital Identity work programme
• Grow techUK's membership base in AI and Digital Ethics
• Promote programme content through insights, opinions, social media and PR activities

Person Specification
Essential Knowledge and Experience
• Knowledge of the current Digital Ethics and AI debate and discussion in the UK
• Experience of work in a public affairs, advocacy and policy driven environment
• Engagement with senior public policy and business leaders at board and CEO level

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of UK technology sector and UK Government
• Media and press experience
• Experience of trade association procedures and activities