Digital identity is crucial for building trust in the digital economy, reducing fraud, and supporting innovation across various sectors. techUK leads industry efforts to promote secure, inclusive, and interoperable digital identity solutions in the UK, working closely with policymakers. A key part of this work is advocating for the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework, which sets essential standards to boost market growth and widespread adoption.

At a time when industries are looking to harness the opportunities offered by digital identity technologies, and the UK government is preparing to consult on the next steps of a national digital ID, it has never been more critical for the UK to get market development right. The successful candidate will lead engagement initiatives to promote the UK's digital identity sector, including organising events, roundtables, and providing thought leadership. This role also involves advocating for digital identity policy, guiding regulatory discussions, and convening industry leaders through techUK’s Digital Identity Working Group to influence government and drive industry growth.

Market development is vital to the programme’s success and requires engagement with end user industries like financial services, fraud, transport and more. A strong grasp of the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework is essential for understanding its scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of techUK’s digital ID programme, that present a co-ordinated approach to addressing member priorities and policy change.
• Policy & Advocacy: Shape and promote effective, inclusive digital identity policy positions in the UK, collaborating with government, regulators, industry partners and civil society.
• Member Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with techUK members, including the digital identity working group, to drive insights, participation and co-creation of digital ID initiatives.
• Campaigns & Communications: Lead high-impact campaigns, events, thought leadership and other communication opportunities to raise awareness of digital identity opportunities and strategic priorities.
• Industry expertise: Act as a trusted partner to policymakers, regulatory bodies and government departments working on digital identity.