Government Affairs Lead

BUPA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in the UK seeks a Government Affairs Lead to influence healthcare policy and strengthen their voice. The ideal candidate will have experience in government affairs, strong communication skills, and a collaborative nature. Responsibilities include building relationships with policymakers, representing in meetings, and supporting proactive campaigns. This role offers hybrid work options and an attractive benefits package, including a health wellbeing programme and enhanced pension. A 12-month fixed-term contract is available.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Access to Digital GP platform

Emotional wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in government affairs or corporate affairs.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape and healthcare system.
• Excellent communication skills - able to write and present clearly under pressure.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative team player who builds trust and respect across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and industry bodies.
• Represent in meetings with ministers and trade bodies.
• Support government affairs campaigns influencing healthcare strategy.
• Provide insight on political developments impacting business.
• Collaborate to manage reputational risks and opportunities.
• Participate in the Duty Press Officer rota.

Skills

Government affairs experience

Understanding of UK political landscape

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative team player

Job description

Job Description:

Government Affairs Lead

Salary: From £50,000

Location status: Hybrid working

Location: Angel Court, London with travel to office 2-3 days required

Contract: Fixed-term - 12 months

Hours: 37.5 hrs pw

We Make Health Happen

At Bupa, our purpose is simple yet powerful: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. With no shareholders, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

As Government Affairs Lead, you'll play a vital role in shaping the healthcare policy environment and strengthening Bupa's voice in the UK. You'll help us influence decision-makers, champion the issues that matter most to our customers, and protect the conditions that allow us to deliver world-class health and care services.

This is your chance to join a global healthcare leader and make a real impact on policy and public health.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, government departments, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Represent Bupa in meetings with ministers, trade bodies, and external forums, both in person and virtually.
• Support the delivery of proactive government affairs campaigns that influence healthcare strategy and enhance Bupa's reputation.
• Provide insight-led advice on political developments and their impact on our business.
• Collaborate across Bupa's insurance, care, dental, and health services to manage reputational risks and opportunities.
• Take part in the Duty Press Officer rota for out-of-hours calls.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in government affairs or corporate affairs.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape and healthcare system.
• Excellent communication skills - able to write and present clearly under pressure.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative team player who builds trust and respect across stakeholders.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday each year (pro rata for part-time), increasing with service, plus the option to buy or sell days.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.
• Emotional wellbeing support and family mental health line.

Why Bupa

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Legal, Risk & Audit

Locations: Angel Court, London