Purpose
The purpose of this role is to lead the development and delivery of the Digital Connectivity Forum’s work programme, working closely with the Head of the organisation in the process.

The DCF’s diverse network includes telecoms operators, manufacturers, ISPs, mobile network operators, broadcasters, new media companies and content producers, as well as central and local government, Ofcom and others.

The DCF works out of the offices of techUK, representing the tech sector and supports the work of the DCF and is the employer of DCF staff.

The current areas of focus for the DCF include how to accelerate the deployment of full fibre and 5G networks as well as incentivising adoption of these technologies, diversity and inclusion, supporting the telecoms sector’s journey towards net zero, the migration to All-IP for voice services, and the future regulatory framework.

This role involves independently leading areas of the DCF work programme and becoming the go-to industry expert on such issues. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of The UK and European political systems, policy formulation processes public affairs, stakeholder management and regulatory affairs. Knowledge and experience of digital connectivity/broadband and the wider technology, media and telecommunications brief, whilst not essential, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of DCF in delivering the work programme; this will involve preparing and writing reports, consultation responses, articles and letters on telecoms policy
• Engage with DCF stakeholders, including DCMS, Ofcom, sponsors and wider industry on the development of policy positions and the ongoing development of the DCF work programme
• Monitor ongoing developments in the UK and EU broadband and wider digital connectivity market, policy and regulatory debate, including the analysis of new data regarding broadband and mobile network deployment
• Represent the DCF in external fora, stakeholder meetings and public events

 Experience

• Experience of building networks through personal relationships
• Able to analyse complex issues and work across the full range of telecoms policy issues
• Ability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365, mobile, home working software and web tools