Job Title: Junior Programme Manager - Health and Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £28,000 - £33,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of techUK's Health & Social Care Programme: With health and care systems around the globe facing increasing pressures, the use of digital technology has never been more important. techUK's Health & Social Care Programme supports the digital health and care supplier community, representing our members to the public sector and fostering a vibrant ecosystem. techUK helps members navigate the complex space of digital health and care in the UK and ensure our NHS and care services are prepared for the challenges of the future. Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to support techUK's Health & Social Care Programme team, as well as developing key workstreams independently. This position provides an opportunity to work with senior level representatives from across the health, social care and life sciences sectors, to support the delivery of policy and market engagement opportunities for our members. This role would suit an articulate and enthusiastic learner, with the ability to support the development of new policy and the delivery of projects and events. The role will encompass the development the programme's work in health, social care and life sciences, exploring the role of digital health and technology in improving these sectors. Experience organising events, analysing policy, or working with one or more of the following is desirable: the UK technology sector, NHS, government, or policy makers. 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 health technology sector. This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence, and drive to grow their own expertise and profile, as well as that of techUK. Key Responsibilities: Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK activities to deliver value for member companies; Support the development, implementation and management of the programme's work across the health and social care sectors, developing expertise in key areas; Support 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/media activities; Work with the marketing team to deliver a monthly programme newsletter; Support the team to bring new companies into techUK membership; Liaise with other techUK teams to identify collaboration opportunities; Support the management of the Programme's Working Group and other relevant techUK forums, maintaining liaison with group members; Deputise for the Health & Social Care Programme Managers in their absence; and Any other duties that might from time to time be required by the Head of Programme and the techUK Health & Social Care team. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies: Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational skills Strong communications skills (written and verbal) A great team player Able to manage competing priorities A methodical and thorough approach to work Essential Knowledge and Experience: Strong interest in the use of technology in the health, social care and life sciences 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; Experience supporting content development, such as newsletters, briefings, or presentations; Experience organising and supporting meetings and events, including logistics, invitations, and follow-up; Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively to a range of audiences; and 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; Understands the economic, social and political environment, members' business sectors and business models, stakeholders and their drivers; Have capability to use 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 role is 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: Junior Health and Social Care Project Manager, Health and Social Care, Junior Project Manager, Junior Health and Social Care Technology, Assistant Technology Programme Manager, Public Sector Project Manager may also be considered for this role.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Junior Programme Manager - Health and Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £28,000 - £33,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of techUK's Health & Social Care Programme: With health and care systems around the globe facing increasing pressures, the use of digital technology has never been more important. techUK's Health & Social Care Programme supports the digital health and care supplier community, representing our members to the public sector and fostering a vibrant ecosystem. techUK helps members navigate the complex space of digital health and care in the UK and ensure our NHS and care services are prepared for the challenges of the future. Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to support techUK's Health & Social Care Programme team, as well as developing key workstreams independently. This position provides an opportunity to work with senior level representatives from across the health, social care and life sciences sectors, to support the delivery of policy and market engagement opportunities for our members. This role would suit an articulate and enthusiastic learner, with the ability to support the development of new policy and the delivery of projects and events. The role will encompass the development the programme's work in health, social care and life sciences, exploring the role of digital health and technology in improving these sectors. Experience organising events, analysing policy, or working with one or more of the following is desirable: the UK technology sector, NHS, government, or policy makers. 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 health technology sector. This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence, and drive to grow their own expertise and profile, as well as that of techUK. Key Responsibilities: Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK activities to deliver value for member companies; Support the development, implementation and management of the programme's work across the health and social care sectors, developing expertise in key areas; Support 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/media activities; Work with the marketing team to deliver a monthly programme newsletter; Support the team to bring new companies into techUK membership; Liaise with other techUK teams to identify collaboration opportunities; Support the management of the Programme's Working Group and other relevant techUK forums, maintaining liaison with group members; Deputise for the Health & Social Care Programme Managers in their absence; and Any other duties that might from time to time be required by the Head of Programme and the techUK Health & Social Care team. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies: Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational skills Strong communications skills (written and verbal) A great team player Able to manage competing priorities A methodical and thorough approach to work Essential Knowledge and Experience: Strong interest in the use of technology in the health, social care and life sciences 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; Experience supporting content development, such as newsletters, briefings, or presentations; Experience organising and supporting meetings and events, including logistics, invitations, and follow-up; Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively to a range of audiences; and 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; Understands the economic, social and political environment, members' business sectors and business models, stakeholders and their drivers; Have capability to use 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 role is 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: Junior Health and Social Care Project Manager, Health and Social Care, Junior Project Manager, Junior Health and Social Care Technology, Assistant Technology Programme Manager, Public Sector Project Manager may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Programme Marketing Assistant (FTC) Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £27,000 - £31,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, 12-month fixed-term contract Role Overview: The Programme Marketing Assistant (PMA) role is integral to supporting our programme team marketing activities by enhancing member communications and improving marketing data quality. PMAs own all marketing activities for the programmes they support and also provide cover for the rest of the PMA team as required. All PMAs report into the Head of Data-Driven Marketing and are expected to focus on improving the effectiveness of their programmes' communications and marketing activities. About the role: This role provides marketing support across techUK programmes, helping to ensure that initiatives are effectively promoted and delivered to members, prospects, and stakeholders. Working closely with the wider marketing team, the role helps plan, coordinate, and deliver marketing and engagement activities across a range of programmes. Key Responsibilities: Ensure programme activities are promoted effectively across appropriate channels to deliver strong results, reaching both existing and new audiences. Events: Provide marketing support for in-person and online events. Monitor event registrations and recommend promotional strategies. Plan and deliver marketing activity across relevant channels to reach target audiences and maximise event success. Newsletters & Mailers: Coordinate programme newsletters and mailers, including scheduling and drafting content for review and editing. Manage requests for mailing lists and ensure timely distribution. Social Media: Promote all upcoming programme activities across social media channels. Develop and implement social media plans to maximise reach, engagement, and results. Focus Series & Campaigns: Coordinate 'Focus Series' activities by working with programmes to source content, create landing pages and promote campaigns through appropriate marketing channels. Website, Blogs & Hub Management: Support the creation, maintenance, and optimisation of programme webpages, including hubs and campaign pages. Upload blogs (including guest contributions), partner events, and other programme content. Monitor performance, refine content, manage marketing widgets, and determine effective calls to action. Ensure all programme content is published and promoted in the most effective way. Member Elections & Survey Management: Develop promotional strategies to increase participation in elections and surveys. Manage the end-to-end process, from promotion and response collection through to analysis and publication of results. Design Briefs & Programme Visuals: Select imagery for marketing activity and coordinate with the in-house multimedia designer to produce marketing assets. Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records by inputting, extracting, and analysing data related to member contacts, engagement, and prospecting. Presentation Support: Provide support in formatting and updating presentations as required. Training Colleagues: Support the training of colleagues on relevant marketing tools, processes, and programme activities. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Very strong organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks. Ability to work collaboratively across departments. Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities. Able to think creatively about how to engage audiences via different marcomms channels. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. Essential Knowledge and Experience At least 2 years marketing experience Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Competence in using MS Office Suite and digital marketing tools. Experience in executing email marketing campaigns. Experience in executing organic social media campaigns. Desired Knowledge and Experience Experience in CRM systems and data management, and segmenting audiences. Experience using web CMS and social media scheduling platforms. Experience working with design teams on assets and content. Experience in supporting marketing or communications teams. Experience in a membership-based organisation or similar environment. Previous experience in reporting and analysis of marcomms activities performance to drive improvements. Additional Information This role is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent, subject to business growth and individual performance. This role is 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: Marketing Assistant, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, may also be considered for this role.
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Programme Marketing Assistant (FTC) Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £27,000 - £31,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, 12-month fixed-term contract Role Overview: The Programme Marketing Assistant (PMA) role is integral to supporting our programme team marketing activities by enhancing member communications and improving marketing data quality. PMAs own all marketing activities for the programmes they support and also provide cover for the rest of the PMA team as required. All PMAs report into the Head of Data-Driven Marketing and are expected to focus on improving the effectiveness of their programmes' communications and marketing activities. About the role: This role provides marketing support across techUK programmes, helping to ensure that initiatives are effectively promoted and delivered to members, prospects, and stakeholders. Working closely with the wider marketing team, the role helps plan, coordinate, and deliver marketing and engagement activities across a range of programmes. Key Responsibilities: Ensure programme activities are promoted effectively across appropriate channels to deliver strong results, reaching both existing and new audiences. Events: Provide marketing support for in-person and online events. Monitor event registrations and recommend promotional strategies. Plan and deliver marketing activity across relevant channels to reach target audiences and maximise event success. Newsletters & Mailers: Coordinate programme newsletters and mailers, including scheduling and drafting content for review and editing. Manage requests for mailing lists and ensure timely distribution. Social Media: Promote all upcoming programme activities across social media channels. Develop and implement social media plans to maximise reach, engagement, and results. Focus Series & Campaigns: Coordinate 'Focus Series' activities by working with programmes to source content, create landing pages and promote campaigns through appropriate marketing channels. Website, Blogs & Hub Management: Support the creation, maintenance, and optimisation of programme webpages, including hubs and campaign pages. Upload blogs (including guest contributions), partner events, and other programme content. Monitor performance, refine content, manage marketing widgets, and determine effective calls to action. Ensure all programme content is published and promoted in the most effective way. Member Elections & Survey Management: Develop promotional strategies to increase participation in elections and surveys. Manage the end-to-end process, from promotion and response collection through to analysis and publication of results. Design Briefs & Programme Visuals: Select imagery for marketing activity and coordinate with the in-house multimedia designer to produce marketing assets. Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records by inputting, extracting, and analysing data related to member contacts, engagement, and prospecting. Presentation Support: Provide support in formatting and updating presentations as required. Training Colleagues: Support the training of colleagues on relevant marketing tools, processes, and programme activities. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Very strong organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks. Ability to work collaboratively across departments. Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities. Able to think creatively about how to engage audiences via different marcomms channels. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. Essential Knowledge and Experience At least 2 years marketing experience Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Competence in using MS Office Suite and digital marketing tools. Experience in executing email marketing campaigns. Experience in executing organic social media campaigns. Desired Knowledge and Experience Experience in CRM systems and data management, and segmenting audiences. Experience using web CMS and social media scheduling platforms. Experience working with design teams on assets and content. Experience in supporting marketing or communications teams. Experience in a membership-based organisation or similar environment. Previous experience in reporting and analysis of marcomms activities performance to drive improvements. Additional Information This role is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent, subject to business growth and individual performance. This role is 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: Marketing Assistant, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Programme Manager - Artificial Intelligence (12 month FTC) Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £35,000 - £42,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract Role purpose This new role offers an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced Tech and Innovation programme that leads techUK's activity around a range of emerging technologies including AI, Robotics, Quantum, Digital ID and more. The Programme Manager for AI will help to deliver techUK's programme of activity and engagement focused on accelerating AI adoption and deployment across all UK industries and sectors. Working closely with techUK colleagues, members, key stakeholders, and the wider technology sector the Programme Manager will bring new and creative ideas to techUK's AI adoption work and support the execution of current and future activities specifically techUK's recently created AI Adoption Coalition. The main deliverable for this role will be working closely with the Director of Technology and Innovation to deliver activity and outputs focused on accelerating the adoption of responsible AI that add value for techUK's members and stakeholders. This will include organising member meetings and roundtables, large scale events (including techUK's annual AI conference and AI Adoption Coalition events) and other profile raising activities that showcase the opportunities of AI adoption. A central focus for this role is to work to ensure that techUK's AI content, activity, strategy, and other outputs focused on AI adoption are aligned with members needs and wants, as well as the broader AI adoption debate and discussion to ensure techUK's work in this area remains relevant and credible. This role requires an individual who has initiative, enthusiasm, is organised, can prioritise effectively, is forward thinking, can build strong connections and relationships with a variety of stakeholders, work independently and as part of a team, is willing to bring new ideas and suggestions to the AI programme and can excel in an exciting and fast-paced environment spanning a range of projects and techUK teams. The role is not technical and it would best suit an individual with a strong interest in technology policy, strategy, or ecosystems. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring techUK's AI content, activity, and strategy focused on seizing the AI opportunity and accelerating AI adoption are relevant, credible and influential by being an active participant in the UK's AI ecosystem and cultivating excellent relationships with industry leaders and key stakeholders bringing insights and ideas to the programme Support the scoping, planning, launch and delivery of events and activities related to AI Adoption including the secretariate of techUK's AI Adoption Coalition, and techUK's new AI Forum and relevant working groups. Contributing to the planning and delivery of AI Adoption initiatives including but not limited to events, reports, policy formulation, insight or interview series, annual flagship events, dinners, focus weeks and Summits. In particular, support the development and delivery of techUK's annual AI conference in January by writing agendas, identifying speakers, liaising with sponsors, partners, and members. Ensure key programme web pages and programme content is accurate and current. Remain up to date on the AI adoption debate and discussion by building close working relationship with the AI community, conducting insightful research and creating a calendar of impactful activities including roundtables and workshops to ensure techUK is a leader in AI adoption. Serving as an ambassador for the AI and wider Tech and Innovation programme by writing articles, speaking and attending events, and networking. Collaborating with other techUK programme areas, including across techUK's Markets and Policy teams, to ensure techUK's messages, lines and narratives in relation to AI adoption are coherent, consistent, and effectively promoted. Proactively maintaining and growing techUK's AI membership base including by playing an active role in the identification and recruitment of new techUK members and by supporting colleagues by suggesting and exploring new business ideas or processes. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies: Strong collaboration, organisation and communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise written communications such as event outlines, speaker briefings and articles. Able to craft a compelling and relevant narrative for flagship events and AI adoption webinars, as well as reports that will land well with the UK technology sector and the Industrial Strategy sector. The ability to take ownership of the planning and delivery of meetings and events related to AI including proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges and opportunities while ensuring timelines are monitored, deadlines are met, and key stakeholders are briefed. The ability to take on responsibility for key activities of the programme and be held accountable for actions and outcomes whilst working effectively with techUK colleagues in other programmes. Essential: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong capability in researching, collating, and presenting information. A team player committed to helping colleagues meet their objectives. Experience of planning and hosting webinars or events. Experience of developing a programme of work or conducting product / programme management. Experience in stakeholder and membership engagement including recruitment of new members. Desired: A broad understanding of the UK's AI ecosystem and appreciation of the opportunities and barriers for AI adoption across UK industries in order to drive economic growth. Additional Information This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, on a full-time basis, 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: AI Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Support, Senior Project Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Policy Officer may also be considered for this role.
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Programme Manager - Artificial Intelligence (12 month FTC) Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £35,000 - £42,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract Role purpose This new role offers an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced Tech and Innovation programme that leads techUK's activity around a range of emerging technologies including AI, Robotics, Quantum, Digital ID and more. The Programme Manager for AI will help to deliver techUK's programme of activity and engagement focused on accelerating AI adoption and deployment across all UK industries and sectors. Working closely with techUK colleagues, members, key stakeholders, and the wider technology sector the Programme Manager will bring new and creative ideas to techUK's AI adoption work and support the execution of current and future activities specifically techUK's recently created AI Adoption Coalition. The main deliverable for this role will be working closely with the Director of Technology and Innovation to deliver activity and outputs focused on accelerating the adoption of responsible AI that add value for techUK's members and stakeholders. This will include organising member meetings and roundtables, large scale events (including techUK's annual AI conference and AI Adoption Coalition events) and other profile raising activities that showcase the opportunities of AI adoption. A central focus for this role is to work to ensure that techUK's AI content, activity, strategy, and other outputs focused on AI adoption are aligned with members needs and wants, as well as the broader AI adoption debate and discussion to ensure techUK's work in this area remains relevant and credible. This role requires an individual who has initiative, enthusiasm, is organised, can prioritise effectively, is forward thinking, can build strong connections and relationships with a variety of stakeholders, work independently and as part of a team, is willing to bring new ideas and suggestions to the AI programme and can excel in an exciting and fast-paced environment spanning a range of projects and techUK teams. The role is not technical and it would best suit an individual with a strong interest in technology policy, strategy, or ecosystems. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring techUK's AI content, activity, and strategy focused on seizing the AI opportunity and accelerating AI adoption are relevant, credible and influential by being an active participant in the UK's AI ecosystem and cultivating excellent relationships with industry leaders and key stakeholders bringing insights and ideas to the programme Support the scoping, planning, launch and delivery of events and activities related to AI Adoption including the secretariate of techUK's AI Adoption Coalition, and techUK's new AI Forum and relevant working groups. Contributing to the planning and delivery of AI Adoption initiatives including but not limited to events, reports, policy formulation, insight or interview series, annual flagship events, dinners, focus weeks and Summits. In particular, support the development and delivery of techUK's annual AI conference in January by writing agendas, identifying speakers, liaising with sponsors, partners, and members. Ensure key programme web pages and programme content is accurate and current. Remain up to date on the AI adoption debate and discussion by building close working relationship with the AI community, conducting insightful research and creating a calendar of impactful activities including roundtables and workshops to ensure techUK is a leader in AI adoption. Serving as an ambassador for the AI and wider Tech and Innovation programme by writing articles, speaking and attending events, and networking. Collaborating with other techUK programme areas, including across techUK's Markets and Policy teams, to ensure techUK's messages, lines and narratives in relation to AI adoption are coherent, consistent, and effectively promoted. Proactively maintaining and growing techUK's AI membership base including by playing an active role in the identification and recruitment of new techUK members and by supporting colleagues by suggesting and exploring new business ideas or processes. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies: Strong collaboration, organisation and communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise written communications such as event outlines, speaker briefings and articles. Able to craft a compelling and relevant narrative for flagship events and AI adoption webinars, as well as reports that will land well with the UK technology sector and the Industrial Strategy sector. The ability to take ownership of the planning and delivery of meetings and events related to AI including proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges and opportunities while ensuring timelines are monitored, deadlines are met, and key stakeholders are briefed. The ability to take on responsibility for key activities of the programme and be held accountable for actions and outcomes whilst working effectively with techUK colleagues in other programmes. Essential: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong capability in researching, collating, and presenting information. A team player committed to helping colleagues meet their objectives. Experience of planning and hosting webinars or events. Experience of developing a programme of work or conducting product / programme management. Experience in stakeholder and membership engagement including recruitment of new members. Desired: A broad understanding of the UK's AI ecosystem and appreciation of the opportunities and barriers for AI adoption across UK industries in order to drive economic growth. Additional Information This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, on a full-time basis, 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: AI Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Support, Senior Project Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Policy Officer may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Programme Manager - Autonomous Systems Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £35,000 - £42,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent techUK Overview: techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 1200 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. Overview of the Role: This is a new cross-programme role created to help techUK and its members explore, shape and accelerate the responsible deployment of autonomous systems and drones across these markets. The Programme Manager will work horizontally across techUK's defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes, identifying shared opportunities and challenges, joining up members and stakeholders who might otherwise operate in silos, and building techUK's profile as a leading voice on autonomous systems for the public sector. Purpose The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of techUK's activities on autonomous systems and uncrewed systems across its relevant market programmes. This challenging and wide-ranging position provides an opportunity to work with senior level representatives from industry, government and the operational community to support the development and implementation of an ambitious agenda. The role will encompass the support and development of policy and market engagement activities related to the deployment of drones and wider autonomous systems, spanning defence, national security and the emergency services. This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence and drive to grow their own profile and that of techUK. Key Responsibilities: Present techUK as the voice of the technology industry to government departments, regulators and key stakeholders, whilst building new relationships and furthering programme priorities. Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK's autonomous systems activities in a way that meets the needs of existing and potential new members; Work across techUK's defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes to identify, develop and exploit opportunities to deploy autonomous systems and drones, joining up members and stakeholders across these markets; Lead the development, implementation and management of projects, white papers, workshops and events that aim to resolve shared challenges between the technology industry and its public sector customers on the adoption and deployment of autonomous systems; Lead the set-up and execution of programme events, briefings and meetings, and support the activities of relevant Groups, Forums and working groups spanning the autonomous systems agenda; Engage with key regulators and enablers including the Military and Civil Aviation Authorities and relevant government bodies, to understand and help shape the frameworks that govern the deployment of drones and autonomous systems; Promote techUK's autonomous systems work through insights, opinions, social media and marketing activities; Liaise with other techUK programme teams to identify and exploit cross-fertilisation opportunities with programmes, ensuring alignment between the defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes and the wider organisation; Support the work of various relevant member councils, maintaining liaison with participating members Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Essential Knowledge and Experience: Strong interest in autonomous systems and drones, and their application across the public sector; Strong interest in innovation and the UK tech industry; A team player who has experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and is comfortable working with senior individuals in industry and government; Experience of delivering events for a broad range of different stakeholders. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good high-level knowledge of technology trends and the technology industry, and autonomous and uncrewed systems; Understanding of the regulatory environment for drones and autonomous systems, including the roles of the Military and Civil Aviation Authorities and concepts such as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and integrated airspace; 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 be able to obtain security clearance. 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Support, Senior Project Manager, Autonomous Systems Programme Manager, Autonomous Systems may also be considered for this role.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Programme Manager - Autonomous Systems Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £35,000 - £42,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent techUK Overview: techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 1200 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. Overview of the Role: This is a new cross-programme role created to help techUK and its members explore, shape and accelerate the responsible deployment of autonomous systems and drones across these markets. The Programme Manager will work horizontally across techUK's defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes, identifying shared opportunities and challenges, joining up members and stakeholders who might otherwise operate in silos, and building techUK's profile as a leading voice on autonomous systems for the public sector. Purpose The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of techUK's activities on autonomous systems and uncrewed systems across its relevant market programmes. This challenging and wide-ranging position provides an opportunity to work with senior level representatives from industry, government and the operational community to support the development and implementation of an ambitious agenda. The role will encompass the support and development of policy and market engagement activities related to the deployment of drones and wider autonomous systems, spanning defence, national security and the emergency services. This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence and drive to grow their own profile and that of techUK. Key Responsibilities: Present techUK as the voice of the technology industry to government departments, regulators and key stakeholders, whilst building new relationships and furthering programme priorities. Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK's autonomous systems activities in a way that meets the needs of existing and potential new members; Work across techUK's defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes to identify, develop and exploit opportunities to deploy autonomous systems and drones, joining up members and stakeholders across these markets; Lead the development, implementation and management of projects, white papers, workshops and events that aim to resolve shared challenges between the technology industry and its public sector customers on the adoption and deployment of autonomous systems; Lead the set-up and execution of programme events, briefings and meetings, and support the activities of relevant Groups, Forums and working groups spanning the autonomous systems agenda; Engage with key regulators and enablers including the Military and Civil Aviation Authorities and relevant government bodies, to understand and help shape the frameworks that govern the deployment of drones and autonomous systems; Promote techUK's autonomous systems work through insights, opinions, social media and marketing activities; Liaise with other techUK programme teams to identify and exploit cross-fertilisation opportunities with programmes, ensuring alignment between the defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes and the wider organisation; Support the work of various relevant member councils, maintaining liaison with participating members Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Essential Knowledge and Experience: Strong interest in autonomous systems and drones, and their application across the public sector; Strong interest in innovation and the UK tech industry; A team player who has experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and is comfortable working with senior individuals in industry and government; Experience of delivering events for a broad range of different stakeholders. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good high-level knowledge of technology trends and the technology industry, and autonomous and uncrewed systems; Understanding of the regulatory environment for drones and autonomous systems, including the roles of the Military and Civil Aviation Authorities and concepts such as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and integrated airspace; 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 be able to obtain security clearance. 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. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website. Candidates with experience of: Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Support, Senior Project Manager, Autonomous Systems Programme Manager, Autonomous Systems may also be considered for this role.
