Programme Manager / Policy Manager - Health and Social Care

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Job Title: Programme Manager - Health and Social CareLocation: LondonSalary: £30,000 - £38,000 per annumJob Type: Full Time, PermanentThis non-profit Technology Organisation represents the companies and technologies that are defining today the world that we will live in tomorrow. Around 850 companies are members of the Organisation. Collectively they employ approximately 700,000 people, about half of all tech sector jobs in the UK. These companies range from leading FTSE 100 companies to new innovative start-ups. The majority of the members are small and medium-sized businesses.The role will require you to deliver against a range of financial and performance targets (including membership growth and retention) and working with the broader team of talented professionals, providing guidance on public safety matters to the senior management team.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head of Programme in delivering the objectives of the new Health and Social Care CouncilDevelop and implement a social media editorial calendar to promote the team's events and positions on key policy areas. This includes managing social mediaRaise the profile of the programmes through using effective communications channels such as regular newsletters and ensuring regular content is available on the website Successfully lead, manage and deliver the meetings programmeManage a number of member accounts to help with retention and ensure members are maximising value from wider membershipAssist the Head of Programme and membership team in the finding and recruiting of new members through research and articulating, explaining and selling the benefits of membershipWork with the Head of Programme to implement the programmes stakeholder strategy and ensure the in-house CRM is used effectivelyProduce summaries of key policy documents and support the preparation of public policy submissions to regulatory reviews or government consultationsWork with relevant teams across the Organisation to ensure they support them in delivering their objectives and seek their input as necessaryAny other duties as required by the programmeCompetenciesA positive, can do attitude and approachA self-motivated individual who is comfortable leading a projectA team player who is comfortable and able to work with relevant teams (membership, marketing and business services) across the Organisation Strong interpersonal skillsHighly effective communicatorComfortable working in a fast paced environment with competing demandsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to get to grips with complex technical information and to communicate this effectively to a range of audiences (e.g. writing consultation responses, blogs, newsletters, letters and minute taking)Is able to articulate, explain and sell the benefits of the Organisation to a range of audiences from government to potential new membersEssential Knowledge and Experience Demonstrates a reasonable understanding of the Health and Social Care IT landscape and the positioning and role of trade bodiesDemonstrates knowledge of and a proven track record in using media tools (including social media) to influence an organisations point a viewStrong knowledge of public affairs, ideally able to demonstrate a successful public policy outcomeHas an awareness of tech companies business models and driversHas a proven track record and experience of managing complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholdersHas a proven track record of successfully influencing public policy with a positive outcomeHas a strong grasp of the workings of Whitehall (public affairs experience preferred)Proven experience in public policyComfortable with and has experience of working with CEOs and board level executivesDesired Knowledge and Experience Interest in technology and public policyStrong interest in the UK tech sector and our mission to make the UK good for tech, make tech good for the UK and make tech good for peopleHas a proven track record of managing events (dinners, breakfast briefings, seminars and so on) ensuring accuracy and attention to detailThe successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with experience of; Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, Social Care Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Local Council Policy Manager, Healthcare Policy Manager, Justice Policy Manager, Non-Profit Programme Manager, Public Sector Programme Management, ICT Programme Manager, Technology Programme Manager, Technical Programme Manager, Technology Implementation Manager, ICT Business Programme Manager, may also be considered for this role.