International Government Affairs Manager

Job Details

• Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)
• Travel Required: Frequent travel within UK and internationally
• Location: Strand, London
• Type: Full time

• Financial Reward:
  Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance:
  Hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development:
  Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving:
  Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment:
  Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

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The International Government Affairs Manager UK position is attached to the International Government Affairs (IGG) organisation and integrated in the Public Affairs UK (LK) team, acting in accordance with Public Affairs UK practices. Reporting directly to the Head of International Government Affairs, and you will act in full transparency/alignment with the Head of Public Affairs UK. Based in London (Strand Office) and co‑located with the UK Public Affairs team, you will serve as the vital link between Airbus Global Regions and the UK headquarters.

You will provide business clarity from international territories (excluding the core home countries) to ensure targeted, timely political support is delivered through the leadership of the UK Public Affairs office. You will be developing high‑quality briefings for business and sales campaigns, ensuring all messaging is strategically relevant and fully aligned with the standards of the specific government administrations being addressed.

• Supporting Airbus‑wide political export lobbying processes as the primary voice of the Regions for Public Affairs UK.
• Acting as the bridge between Businesses in the Regions, Public Affairs UK, and foreign representations in the UK to leverage governmental support.
• Developing regional lobbying plans and coordinating their implementation with Public Affairs UK.
• Identifying and leveraging bilateral opportunities.
• Analyzing Region/Division lobbying requests and proposing specific activities for interaction with UK political stakeholders and diplomatic missions.
• Building intelligence by bridging local and Home Country sources; ensuring political coherence by synthesising information from the Regions and Home Countries.
• Preparing high‑level briefings on export‑related business for incoming/outgoing delegations, ensuring all materials adhere to UK government protocol and standards.
• Promoting Airbus export priorities within the UK political environment and representing the company in relevant working groups and committees, in full alignment with Public Affairs UK.

• Degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Law, or Politics.
• Extended professional experience in Business Development, Sales, International Relations, or Public Affairs.
• Proven ability to operate effectively within a multinational team and navigate formal protocol environments.
• Experience handling complex political topics and engaging with ministries, agencies, and NGOs.
• Exceptional drafting, analysis, and synthesis capabilities are essential.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in another Airbus Home Country language (French, German, or Spanish) is a distinct…