Junior Programme Manager - Energy and Utilities

Job Title: Junior Programme Manager - Energy and Utilities

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.

We are looking for a Junior Programme Manager to support our Data Centres and Smart Energy & Utilities programmes, key areas at the heart of the UK's net zero and digital infrastructure ambitions.

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for clean technology, digital infrastructure, and public policy. As Junior Programme Manager, you will help deliver the work of techUK's Data Centres Energy Working Group and Smart Energy & Utilities Group. These communities play a central role in shaping how the UK meets its net zero goals while building secure, sustainable, and future-ready digital services.

You will work closely with leading companies in the energy, technology, and digital infrastructure (Data Centres) sectors to convene stakeholders, develop thought leadership, and support policy engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of our Data Centres and Smart Energy programme activities, including working groups, roundtables, and consultations
  • Support policy development on grid connection reform, strategic spatial energy planning, energy pricing mechanisms, market arrangement, flexibility, and clean energy transition
  • Support development of a comprehensive infrastructure policy in energy and water sectors
  • Support in heat policy development.
• Assist in managing relationships with government departments, regulators, and key stakeholders on energy policy, infrastructure resilience, and decarbonisation
• Track and summarise policy and regulatory developments across areas such as energy efficiency, grid access, renewables, and corporate sustainability reporting
• Help develop content such as policy briefings, blogs, member updates, and insight reports
• Support event delivery, including speaker coordination, logistics, and promotion
• Work with members to gather feedback for consultation responses, promote their innovations, and drive engagement with techUK initiatives
• Provide ad hoc support to Heads of Data Centres and Head of Infrastructure in membership
• Opportunities to write articles, insights and analytical pieces on techUK website and externally
• Cross programme support on related topics such as AI policy and regulation, AI Growth Zones and AI Energy Council engagement

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong interest in energy policy, climate tech, and digital infrastructure
• Ability and drive to quickly build practical subject matter expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Interest in current affairs, public policy, or technology trends
• Interest in convening and event management

Desired knowledge and experience:

• Prior knowledge of data centres, energy infrastructure, and energy market policy
• Understands the economic, social and political environment, members' businesses, stakeholders and their drivers
• Experience working on or supporting events, briefings, or public policy initiatives
• Familiarity with the UK's net zero agenda or energy market landscape
• Interest in emerging technology markets such as AI

Why join techUK?

• Shape Policy at the Intersection of Tech and Energy:Be part of critical conversations that drive digital sustainability and energy resilience
• Build Your Network: Work directly with tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
• Grow Professionally: Gain insight into the future of digital infrastructure, data, and energy policy

Additional Information:

This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable team and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds.

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; Sustainability Policy, Junior Project Manager, Public Policy Project Assistant, Climate Tech Project Manager, Energy Programme Manager, Netzero Energy Programme Manager may be suitable for this role.