Government Relations Specialist II

Government Relations Specialist II

We have an opportunity for a Government Relations Specialist II to join our team at Honeywell in Bracknell where you will support the development and execution of the companys government relations strategies for the UK and EU region. You will monitor legislative and regulatory developments help maintain relationships with government officials industry associations and other stakeholders and contribute to advocacy efforts that advance Honeywells interests.

In this role you will contribute to Honeywells reputation and relationships with government stakeholders. By engaging with government officials policymakers and industry associations you will help advance Honeywells positions and support the companys participation in policy discussions and decision-making processes.

This is a hybrid role 3 days at the office 2 days work from home model with some occasional travel expected within UK and Brussels.

Honeywell

Honeywell is a Fortune 500 integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies. The company is currently aligned with three global megatrends: automation aviation and energy. These are underpinned by the Honeywell Forge IoT platform and the Honeywell Accelerator operating system which drive innovation and operational excellence.

Honeywell is currently undergoing a strategic transformation with plans to separate into three independent industry-leading companies by the second half of 2026 the first of these already completed. Post-separation Honeywell will focus on becoming a global leader in automation emphasizing building automation process automation and industrial technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the GR team in building and maintaining relationships with government officials industry associations and other stakeholders.
• Support the GR team with advocacy as required for Honeywells positions on legislative and regulatory issues through research analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Track policy and regulatory developments assess business impacts and help shape strategic responses.
• Support of GR Director(s) to represent Honeywell in industry forums and collaborate internally to align policy positions with business objectives.
• Prepare briefings and reports ensure compliance with legal requirements and handle essential administrative tasks.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Strong background in government relations public affairs or a related field.
• Bachelors degree in Political Science International Relations Public Administration Business or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of government processes policies and regulations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.

We Value

• Masters Degree MA/MBA in Political science or Economics public administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-lingual candidate (e.g. French German etc.) to support EU engagement.
• A detail-oriented and methodical approach to managing research reporting and administrative workflows
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of energy industrial technology or manufacturing regulatory environment.
• Experience in a corporate government relations role preferably in the technology digital or manufacturing sector.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment.

Our Offer

• Work for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth
• Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within
• A culture that fosters inclusion diversity and innovation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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