Government Affairs Adviser

Make UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade body for manufacturing is seeking a Government Affairs Adviser to enhance political engagement strategies. Responsibilities include building relationships with key stakeholders, drafting briefings, and organising impactful political events. The ideal candidate will have a strong political background and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs, parliamentary, or political roles.
• Deep understanding of UK political institutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support political engagement across diverse policy areas.
• Draft speeches and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Organise high-level political events and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Political engagement

Relationship-building

Drafting briefings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Make UK is the voice of UK manufacturing. Representing the sector at the highest levels of government, we champion engineering and manufacturing innovation, productivity, and growth. Our members range from blue-chip global brands to cutting-edge SMEs, and we’re proud to be a trusted and respected voice within Whitehall, Westminster, and beyond.

As the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector, we have a long-standing reputation for excellence in policy analysis, thought leadership, and campaigning. Our Government Affairs team plays a pivotal role in driving forward the policy and political engagement strategies that ensure our sector thrives.

We are looking for a Government Affairs Adviser to join our dynamic and high-performing External Affairs team. You will support the delivery of our political engagement strategy, helping to shape and influence public policy affecting UK manufacturing. Your role will involve building relationships with key stakeholders in Westminster and Whitehall, drafting impactful political briefings, supporting major campaigns, and delivering high-profile political events.

This is an exciting opportunity for a politically engaged, proactive professional with experience in parliamentary or public affairs work who is looking to take the next step in their career with a high-profile, respected organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Make UK’s political engagement across a wide range of policy areas, developing and delivering targeted contact programmes with senior politicians.
• Lead on parliamentary monitoring and lobbying campaigns, tracking legislation and influencing key bills relevant to the manufacturing sector.
• Draft speeches and briefing materials for Make UK’s senior leadership, including the CEO.
• Prepare parliamentary briefings on topical issues for MPs, Peers, and government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional teams to coordinate site visits, roundtables, and meetings with elected representatives across England and Wales.
• Represent Make UK at parliamentary and stakeholder meetings, acting as a professional and effective advocate for the manufacturing sector.
• Organise high-level events such as political roundtable dinners and stakeholder forums.
• Provide secretariat support to stakeholder engagement groups, ensuring well-coordinated meetings and campaign activity throughout the year.

Person Specification

• A graduate with experience in a public affairs, parliamentary, or political role.
• Deep understanding of UK political institutions and parliamentary processes.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting briefings, speeches, and reports.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours when required.
• Experience in media relations or social media campaigning would be desirable

With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.

Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.

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