Programme Manager - Autonomous Systems

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.

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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.