Deputy Head of Government Affairs and Strategy - UK & Ireland

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Boeing is seeking a strategic commercially-minded influencer to join our UK & Ireland Government Affairs & Strategy team based in Westminster London. This role combines stakeholder engagement industrial policy leadership and market-shaping initiatives to strengthen Boeings position as a trusted partner in aerospace advanced manufacturing and innovation across the UK.

Working closely with senior leaders across Boeings businesses you will translate political policy and market developments into strategies that support investment innovation and competitiveness shaping the external political and policy environment accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Through advocacy shape UK industrial strategy trade and market access initiatives that enable growth in aerospace and related sectors.

• Lead national and engagement with governments industry academia and trade bodies to drive growth in skills manufacturing and technology capability.

• Develop and manage innovation partnerships with the Aerospace Technology Institute universities and research other organisations.

• Provide counsel on UK political economic and industrial developments advising on business implications and strategic opportunities.

• Represent Boeing at high-profile political industry and trade events positioning the company as an industry leader and valued partner.

• Collaborate across Boeings business units to align policy engagement with corporate strategy and commercial objectives.

• Step in for and support team mates covering the full range of Boeing public policy issues including defence and space.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of business strategy government policy and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong understanding structures and machinations of UK Government and devolved administrations.

• Experience in aerospace advanced manufacturing or related sectors is an advantage

• Excellent written and verbal communication relationship-building and influencing skills

• Strong organisation and programme management skills

• Political and commercial acumen with the ability to anticipate risks and identify growth opportunities

This job will require regular evening work (e.g. attending events and receptions) occasional weekend work (e.g. air shows); regular UK & Ireland travel (e.g. to Northern Ireland) and occasional international travel (e.g. to Seattle Brussels or Washington DC).

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond focusing on your physical emotional financial and social well-being. Heres a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - youll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you - well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way

• An inclusive culture - youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeings Well Being Programs tool and incentives

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