Director Government Relations Aerospace UK

As a Government Relations Director at Honeywell you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the companys government relations strategy for our Aerospace organization.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with government officials industry associations and other stakeholders to advocate for Honeywells interests. You will monitor legislative and regulatory developments analyze their impact on the company and develop strategies to address potential challenges and opportunities.

The Director of Government Relations will have a significant impact on Honeywells ability to navigate the complex landscape of government policies and regulations. By building and maintaining relationships with government officials and policymakers this role will influence the development of policies that align with Honeywells business objectives. Overall the Director of Government Relations will have a direct impact on Honeywells reputation business opportunities and ability to drive sustainable growth.

Honeywell Aerospace technologies are found on virtually every commercial defense and space aircraft worldwide. Our products include aircraft engines cockpit and cabin electronics wireless connectivity systems mechanical components and navigation technologies. Across all platforms Honeywell enables safer more efficient and more sustainable air travel including advancements in autonomous operations and supersonic flight. Honeywell Aerospace will separate from Honeywell International in the second half of 2026. As it transitions toward becoming an independent $17B global aerospace and defense company with more than 21000 employees Europe will serve as a critical hub for policy alignment innovation defense modernization sustainability and emerging technologies. Across Europe Honeywell Aerospace delivers cutting-edge technologies and advanced manufacturing. Sites in the UK Germany Italy the Czech Republic France and Ireland support capabilities in avionics flight controls propulsion components satellite communications radar and next-generation connectivity solutions.

You will report directly to our VP Government Relations and youll work out of our Bracknell location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and advancement of legislative and regulatory proposals
• Identify analyze and report to the Company business legislative and regulatory issues that could potentially impact the business and recommend and manage a course of action
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulators elected officials civil servants and other key stakeholders
• Develop and oversee the production of high-quality written recommendations briefings publications presentations and other collateral that communicate complex messages clearly and effectively to audiences with a focus on government stakeholders
• Coordinate strategy with consultants and trade association representatives to ensure active engagement on areas of interest to Honeywell and that all are aligned in support of our business strategies
• Organize and drive communication with Honeywell senior leadership including meetings briefings and campaign reviews
• Participate serve and assume leadership positions on industry-related associations steering committees and networking organizations to protect and promote the Company interests

YOU MUST HAVE

• 10 years of experience in government relations public affairs or a related field
• Strong knowledge of government processes policies and regulations
• Excellent communication negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels

WE VALUE

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelors Degree
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry and regulatory landscape
• Experience in a corporate government relations role

#Aero2026