Head of Digital Identity

Job Title:

Head of Digital Identity

Location:

London / Hybrid
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview :
Digital identity is crucial for building trust in the digital economy, reducing fraud, and supporting innovation across various sectors. tech

UK leads industry efforts to promote secure, inclusive, and interoperable digital identity solutions in the UK, working closely with policymakers. A key part of this work is advocating for the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework, which sets essential standards to boost market growth and widespread adoption.
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 , it has never been more critical for the UK to get market development right. The successful candidate will lead engagement initiatives to promote the UK's digital identity sector, including organising events, round tables, and providing thought leadership.

This role also involves advocating for digital identity policy, guiding regulatory discussions, and convening industry leaders through tech

UK's Digital Identity Working Group to influence government and drive industry growth.
This high-profile role would see you become an industry expert on digital y, 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.
Market development is vital to the programme's success and requires engagement with end user industries like financial services, fraud, transport and more. A strong grasp of the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework is essential for understanding its scope. Increasingly, the role also involves how international digital  work together through events, round tables, and thought leadership. tech

UK seeks someone with solid policy and programme experience who can manage sector-wide needs in a fast-paced environment, proactively working with members to shape early debates.

Key Responsibilities:

* Programme Leadership:
Lead the development and delivery of tech

UK's digital , including events, round tables, workshops and other thought-leadership opportunities that present a co-ordinated approach to addressing member priorities and policy change.
 
* Policy & Advocacy:
Shape and promote effective, inclusive digital identity policy positions in the UK, collaborating with government, regulators, industry partners and civil society.
 
* Member Engagement:
Build and maintain strong relationships with tech

UK members, including the digital identity working group, to drive insights, participation and co-creation of digital s.
 
* Campaigns & Communications:
Lead high-impact campaigns, events, thought leadership and other communication opportunities to raise awareness of digital identity opportunities and strategic priorities.
 
* Industry expertise:
Act as a trusted partner to policymakers, regulatory bodies and government departments working on digital identity.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
 
* Proven Policy Leadership:
Strong track record of leading complex policy, advocacy or technology programmes, preferably in digital identity, digital inclusion, cybersecurity or financial services.
 
* Sector Expertise:
Deep understanding of digital identity markets, including ability to navigate the different parts of the digital y landscape, including the Trust Framework and the Data (Use and Access) Act, The (url removed) Wallet, and the proposed national digital e
 
* Stakeholder Relationships:
Experience building and maintaining high-level engagement across government, industry and civil society stakeholders.
 
* Communication & Influence:
Excellent communicator with public speaking experience, able to shape narratives and influence diverse audiences through clear, compelling…