Head - Digital Identity

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 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.

Role Overview: Would you like to work on one of the most pivotal areas of technology policy and innovation? techUK is seeking an experienced Head of Digital Identity to lead and expand our long-standing programme advocating for this technology and sector. Digital identity is fundamental to driving trust in the digital economy, reducing fraud, unlocking innovation and enabling new services across sectors such as financial services, public services, retail and more.

techUK has established itself as the leading industry voice in this space, bringing together industry and policymakers to accelerate the development and adoption of secure, inclusive and interoperable digital identity solutions in the UK. Central to this is techUK’s advocacy supporting the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (Trust Framework), which provides the foundational rules, standards and assurance needed to build confidence, enable market growth and support widespread adoption of digital identity services across the economy. At a time when industries are looking to harness the opportunities offered by digital identity technologies, and the UK government is preparing to consult on the next steps of a national digital ID, it has never been more critical for the UK to get market development right.

Working on one of the most interesting and thought-provoking areas of technology development, the successful candidate will represent and champion the UK’s digital identity sector, designing and delivering a comprehensive programme of engagement that focuses on driving industry adoption. This includes regular event organisation, roundtables, thought leadership opportunities and more. In a cross-cutting policy and programme role, it also includes leading techUK’s advocacy on digital identity policy and regulatory developments, including on the national digital ID debate, and convening industry leaders through techUK’s Digital Identity Working Group to build consensus, influence government, and accelerate market growth.

This high-profile role would see you become an industry expert on digital ID policy, where you will be working at a senior level of policy development, representing members in stakeholder meetings. You will need experience of building close relationships with relevant bodies and key stakeholders, with the ability to react quickly to shifting policy developments and the changing needs of this thriving industry. You will need to be comfortable speaking at events and chairing roundtables and meeting discussions with senior stakeholders early on.

Market development is central to the success of the programme. The growth of this important sector requires market development through engagement with end user industries such as financial services, fraud, transport and more. Much of this activity happens through a strong understanding of the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework, where awareness or its role and scope will be critical.

There will also be an increasing role at how international digital ID systems work together, shaping these conversations with events, roundtables, thought leadership opportunities, and other forms of regular market engagement to advance the sector. As such, techUK requires someone with both strong policy and programme experience to address the broad needs of this sector, working in a fast-paced environment.