Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services

Job Title: Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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 Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to support techUK's Justice and Emergency Services Programme as well as providing an opportunity to work collaboratively with other techUK programmes to grow out specific portfolios of work including, but not limited to; modern slavery, future prisons, border security and counter terrorism.

This position provides an opportunity to support the programme team to engage with senior level representatives from industry and Government to support the delivery of market engagement opportunities. This role would suit someone who is articulate and enthusiastic, with the drive to learn and grow professionally, with the ability to support the development of new policy and the delivery of projects and events. The role will lead cross cutting activity, primarily across law enforcement and prisons. The ideal candidate should have experience in admin, organising events and/or analysing policy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the capability to work across multiple workstreams, engaging with a variety of industry and government stakeholders, and will develop a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the Justice and Emergency Services sector.

This role requires someone who has strong communication skills, confidence, and drive to grow their own expertise and profile, as well as that of techUK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, implementation and communication of techUK activities to deliver value for member companies
• Assist in co-managing the Security and Public Safety SME Forum in collaboration with the National Security Programme
• Support the development, implementation and management of the programme's work in the law enforcement, fire and rescue, and justice sectors, developing expertise in areas such as emerging technology, law enforcement data challenges, victim support and more
• Assist with the set-up and execution of in-person and virtual events, briefings and meetings
• Promote techUK activities through written insights, social media engagement and PR activities
• Coordinate with the team to bring new companies into techUK membership
• Liaise with other techUK teams to identify collaboration opportunities
• Facilitate the management of relevant techUK forums and working groups alongside the JES Programme Manager, maintaining liaison with group members
• Deputise for the Justice and Emergency Services Programme Manager in their absence and any other duties that might from time to time be required by the Head of Programme and the techUK Justice and Emergency Services Team

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong interest in the use of technology in the Justice and Emergency Services sectors
• Able to quickly build practical subject matter expertise
• A self-motivated individual with a positive can-do approach who is comfortable working with competing demands and responding to tight deadlines
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively to a range of audiences
• A team player who can manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Desired knowledge and experience:

• Good high-level knowledge of technology and workings of the technology sector
• Understanding of the economic, social and political environment, members' business sectors and business models, stakeholders and their drivers
• Awareness and experience of using the tools and technologies techUK provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office, CRM, mobile and home working software, web tools and social media

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: Junior Programme Management, Policy Manager, Junior Programme Manager, Justice and Emergency Services, Justice Programme Manager, Policy, Public Policy, may also be considered for this role.