Head of Government Affairs

The Head of Government Affairs will lead strategic engagement with UK government bodies Parliamentarians industry bodies regulators and key stakeholders to shape and influence nuclear policy in support of Framatome.

This senior role involves developing and executing a comprehensive government affairs strategy fostering cross-party political support and representing the organization at high-level forums and events. The position is pivotal in ensuring the organisations interests are effectively communicated and advanced within the UK and devolved governments.

This role will require high levels of coordination both within Framatome at local and group level alongside managing relationships with EDF and group companies such as Arabelle Solutions.

What will you be doing

• Strategic Leadership & Policy Influence
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Parliamentary & Political Affairs
• Event Management & Advocacy
• Internal Collaboration & Reporting

What are we looking for

Essential

• Extensive experience in government affairs public affairs or political lobbying or related strategic role within the nuclear industry (7 years).
• Good understanding of UK parliamentary procedures business case development policy development and legislative processes.
• Ability to influence policy and build cross-party political support to help meet business objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for energy security net zero and the role of nuclear in the energy transition.
• Relevant higher degree to the field.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK Parliament or devolved institutions.
• Knowledge of the UK civil nuclear industry and its regulatory landscape.
• Experience in a membership organization or industry association.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Self starter manages upward.
• Drive to go the extra mile to win a tender.
• Confident manner excellent presentation skills.
• Determination not easily discouraged or put off.
• Innovative prepared to see beyond how it has been done before.
• Positive outlook always sees opportunity through any adversity.
• Assertive gets things done when they need to be.
• Be curious and question things not take things on face value.
• Ability to work on their own and part of a team with minimal supervision.

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)

Individual and family private health care

Dental insurance for employees

Cashplan Level 2 cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Income Protection

Professional Body Membership

Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

Babbel learn a new language

Generous family leave Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay