Freelance Government Affairs Consultant — Defence Tech

Contract Public Affairs Role in the German Defence Technology Sector

Location:Germany

Contract Length:Longer than 6 Months

Freelance / Independent | ~2 days per week initially

Berlin-based, with regular travel to Munich and an understanding of Bavarian government affairs

To be discussed — we are keen to understand your rate expectations for a long-term, ongoing contract engagement

As soon as possible — ideally within 4–6 weeks

A specialist government affairs and PR consultancy working exclusively within the emerging defence technology sector. Founded in 2024, the team operates as the outsourced affairs function for a small number of high-growth defence tech clients — covering government relations, public affairs, and media strategy. The business is expanding into Germany and is looking for a senior-level independent to help establish and grow that presence.

This is a founding role for the German market. You will be the on-the-ground lead for government and public affairs activity across Berlin and Munich, working closely with the agency's leadership team on strategy. The initial scope centres on one established client — a fast-growing, well-funded European defence tech company building out a German manufacturing presence — with additional client work anticipated as the office develops.

• Managing government relations activity with federal and Bavarian government stakeholders
• Building and maintaining relationships with key political and institutional contacts in Berlin and Munich
• Supporting media and communications activity for defence tech clients entering the German market
• Working with the agency leadership to shape strategy, while also being hands-on with delivery
• Attending stakeholder events and representing clients in market

• Government affairs, public affairs, or political advisory experience, gained in Germany or with a strong focus on the German market
• An understanding of the German defence and security landscape — sector experience welcome, though a geopolitical consultancy background is equally relevant
• Strong political instincts and stakeholder management skills across both federal and Länder level
• Comfortable operating as an independent — managing your own time, building client relationships, and getting things done without significant internal support
• Fluency in German and English
• Willing to travel regularl between Berlin and Munich

Open — mid to senior level considered. Attitude, drive, and a willingness to do the full range of work matter more than title. The right person will relish building something from the ground up.

As the client base expands, there is a genuine path for this role to become a full-time, permanent position heading up the German office. This is an early-stage opportunity with real upside for the right person.

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