Job Title: Policy Manager – SustainabilityLocation: London – HybridSalary: £32,000 – £44,000 per annumJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeAbout UstechUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve.
With over 1000 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.About the Role:This role will be sitting primarily with our Climate, Environment and Sustainability Programme, and for one day per week supporting our data centre members on their specific sustainability challenges.
The role holder will convene member meetings, develop policy positions, engage policy makers and overall aim to both help create a helpful policy and regulatory environment for members while making the case for digital tech as a solution to the variety of sustainability challenges in the UK.Away from policy, the role holder will help members understand the latest trends and industry developments on sustainability, from new standards, voluntary initiatives and new ways to help firms strategically approach sustainability.Key Responsibilities: Leading on key sustainability topics and working groups, namely ESG disclosures and corporate reporting, data centre sustainability, biodiversity and natureInforming members of new policies, regulations, voluntary standards and cross-industry sustainability initiativesSupporting members and the team in helping members and develop policy positions across our sustainability topics which are human rights, supply chain due diligence, e-waste, climate change and the move to a circular economyDeputising for the Associate Director and Head of Data Centres at events, government meetings and member workshopsDrafting briefings for MPs, officials and Ministers on key sustainability topicsCo-ordinating techUK and member responses to government consultations, summaries of government announcements/legislation, parliamentary responsesAway from policy, the role holder will support members with regulatory compliance, and sharing best practice and knowledge of emerging issuesSpeaking at external events and conferences on issues relating to sustainability and data centresManaging webinars and in person events on a range of topicsWriting content for the techUK website and external publication to promote digital tech as a solution to the UK's sustainability challengesLonger term aim of becoming a subject matter expert on digital sustainability About you:Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal skills and good at building relationshipsAn effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively to a range of audiencesA self-motivated / self starter who is comfortable coming up with ideas and seeing these through into deliverable projects with a complex range of organisationsA team player who is comfortable and able to work with relevant teams across techUKHas a can-do approach and comfortable working in a high pressure, fast paced environment with competing demands Essential knowledge and experience: A good understanding of how government and politics impacts business, preferably with those sustainabilityExperience lobbying for political and regulatory changeAn understanding of data centres and the role of digital infrastructure in the UKExperience in public speaking, writing for external audiences and drafting high quality written workExperience managing events Desired knowledge and experience: Knowledge of trade associations and dealing with complex businessesBeing able to broker consensus and iron out differing viewsCommercial awareness and business development experienceExperience taking part in panels and presenting at public eventsPublic affairs and political awareness Additional Information:This is a full-time role based out of techUK's London offices.
However, techUK operates a flexible working policy.The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.Due to the volume of applications, we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of applying, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.