Government Relations Manager

You will develop and execute government-relations strategy across the UK, Nordics, and Benelux. You will build stakeholder relationships, monitor policy developments, advise senior stakeholders, support market-entry efforts, prepare executive materials, represent policy interests, and manage regulatory risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional government-relations strategy
• Build relationships with government, industry, and regulatory stakeholders
• Monitor and communicate policy, budget, procurement, and geopolitical developments
• Advise senior stakeholders on political and public-policy developments
• Support market-entry and capture efforts
• Contribute to consultations, policy engagements, and trade association initiatives
• Prepare briefing notes, position papers, stakeholder maps, and executive materials
• Represent policy interests with policymakers and industry groups
• Align policy positioning with commercial goals
• Identify and manage regulatory, export-control, procurement, and national-security risks

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, defence policy, parliamentary affairs, strategic communications, business development, or a related field
• Experience in technology, defence, aerospace, security, dual-use sectors, or relevant public-sector roles
• Understanding of UK government and parliamentary processes
• Senior stakeholder engagement experience
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and policy processes
• Experience drafting briefings, policy materials, and executive communications
• Ability to operate across multiple markets and manage competing priorities
• Written and verbal English communication skills