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Policy Manager, Broadband Stakeholder Group Intellect

Purpose
This role reports to the CEO of the Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG), the UK’s leading independent advisory body on broadband policy.  The BSG works with government (DCMS), the regulator Ofcom and industry from across the broadband value chain to advance the development of broadband to the overall benefit of the UK.
The BSG works out of the offices of Intellect, the trade association for the high-tech sector.  Intellect supports the work of the BSG and is the employer of BSG staff.
The purpose of this role is to help develop and deliver the BSG’s work programme which currently focuses on the three issues of fit-for purpose broadband infrastructure; demand, take-up and usage of broadband and broadband-enabled service innovation.
The position requires the ability to work with a large and diverse selection of external stakeholders, work across the full range of broadband policy issues, undertake analysis of complex issues coupled by the ability to communicate this analysis clearly and effectively to a broad audience.
The ideal candidate will have a background in policy development with excellent verbal and written communication skills.  A background in technology, media and telecommunications is desirable.
Duties
  • Assist the CEO in delivering the BSG work programme; this will involve preparing and writing BSG reports, articles and letters on broadband policy
  • Engage with BSG stakeholders, including DCMS, Ofcom and industry on the development of policy positions and the ongoing development of the BSG work programme
  • Monitor ongoing developments in the broadband market and policy debate, including the analysis of new data regarding broadband network deployment
  • Assist with the execution of the BSG contact programme including arranging and scheduling meetings and events, supporting press relations and public affairs activity, web and social media communications and organising dinners and conferences
  • Represent the BSG in external fora, stakeholder meetings and public events
  • Any other duties that might from time to time be required by BSG and Intellect
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Skills, capabilities and attributes
  • An understanding of the UK and European political systems and policy formulation processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • An analytical and inquiring mind
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience of building networks through personal relationships
  • An enthusiastic team player who is keen and able to take initiative
  • Experience of managing or supporting multiple projects with excellent organisational skills
  • Experience of working with the media
  • Experience of event organisation is desirable
  • Experience of working in, or knowledge of the technology, media and telecommunications sectors is desirable
  • Ability to use the tools and technologies Intellect provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Saleslogix, mobile and home working software as appropriate, and web tools
This job specification is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
If you are interested in being briefed further on the role, please email your CV to me, Maggie Cutt at maggie.cutt@intellectuk.org.