techUK
Head of Data Centres Programme
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Head of Data Centres Programme
Applying for this role is straightforward. Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Overview
Leading techUK's work as a champion for the UK data centre sector as a foundational component of the nation's digital, economic and strategic infrastructure. Acting as a senior advocate for the sector across government, regulators and industry, the postholder will represent and support a discerning and high-profile membership spanning the full breadth of the data centre ecosystem, from wholesale colocation and hyperscale cloud providers to telecoms operators, technology partners and professional services.
The role requires authority across a wide and evolving policy landscape - including energy, sustainability, resilience, security, AI infrastructure and digital sovereignty - alongside a strong commitment to delivering an exemplary member experience through high-quality insight, responsive engagement and effective representation. As the focal point for techUK's activity in this area, the role is responsible for shaping policy and media positions, strengthening industry influence, convening senior stakeholders and ensuring the sector's priorities are understood and reflected in national policy, press and industry debate, while delivering against commercial, membership and programme objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Being a trusted, knowledgeable and influential spokesperson and interlocutor across government, industry and press.
- Identifying emerging public policy issues relevant to data infrastructure, prioritising and acting on them appropriately.
- Alerting the industry to new policy and market developments, researching implications and collating evidence of potential impacts.
- Coordinating lobbying and campaign strategies for issues of most significant concern.
- Managing multiple dossiers relating to policy, compliance, reputation and markets, most of which remain active over the long term and may be technical in nature.
- Maintaining close working relationships and sharing information with partner bodies and other data centre focused NTAs.
- Producing externally-facing explanatory material for non-technical readers.
- Producing industry-facing explanatory materials to clarify complex policy instruments for the sector.
- Ensuring techUK is seen as a trusted and key champion for the sector in the media.
- Maintaining a permanent skills dialogue through partnerships, outreach and publications.
- Secretariat function for the Data Centres Council - this group is the senior sector representation and Council meetings provide the forum for strategic discussions on issues facing the sector.
- Reporting back to members regularly on activity and progress, and regular meetings and check-ins with members.
- As Head of the Data Centres Programme at techUK, you will also be the Sector association lead for the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme, holding the relationship between the sector, the Environment Agency and the UK Government.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Core Competencies
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
- A self-motivated individual who is comfortable leading several projects.
- A team player who is comfortable and able to work with relevant teams across techUK.
- A networker, with an understanding of how to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations.
- Has a can-do and flexible approach, comfortable working in a high pressure, fast paced environment with competing demands.
- Is able to articulate, explain and sell the benefits of techUK to a range of audiences from government to potential new members.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Essential Knowledge And Experience
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the interaction between public policy and complex industries and the environmental challenges faced by the tech sector.
- Strong knowledge of public affairs and can demonstrate successful public policy outcomes.
- Has a proven track record and experience of managing complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable with and has experience of working with board level executives.
- Experience drafting media lines and press statements that give the sector a clear, consistent voice.
Desired Knowledge And Experience
- A working knowledge of UK data centre market characteristics and business models, both domestic and international.
- Good familiarity with data centre operational functions and processes.
- An understanding of the regulatory and policy environment with regard to data infrastructure at UK and EU level.
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: Head of Data Centres, Data Centre Manager, Data Centre Director, Infrastructure and Data Manager, Head of Data, may also be considered for this role.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location