Government Affairs Manager

Ellwood Atfield; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading headhunting firm seeks a Government Affairs Manager for IAG. The role involves managing policy positions, engaging with stakeholders, and producing written materials. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, public affairs experience, and knowledge of UK political institutions. This is an opportunity to influence aviation policies within a prestigious organization, based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate complex concepts into simple terms.
• Experience in Parliament or government.
• Thorough understanding of policy development and legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of IAG policy positions in the UK.
• Manage international affairs activities to secure market access.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce clear written material for policy influencing.

Skills

Outstanding standard of writing

Public affairs influencing experience

Knowledge of UK political institutions

Understanding of the regulatory environment for international aviation

Job description

The Organisation

Ellwood Atfield is delighted to be partnering with International Airlines Group (IAG) to appoint a Government Affairs Manager. Formed in January 2011, IAG is the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, IAG Loyalty and IAG Cargo. IAG’s purpose is to connect people, businesses and countries. IAG connects more than 250 destinations globally, 115 million passengers each year as well as carrying valuable cargo to enable global trade.

The Government Affairs Manager will sit within the Corporate Affairs team and report into the Head of UK & International Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the development of individual IAG policy positions and related influencing activity in the UK to support Group strategic priorities.
• Managing aspects of IAG’s international affairs activities, helping IAG’s operating companies secure market access and address doing‑business issues.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop group policy positions.
• Produce convincing and clear written material to further IAG’s policy influencing activity, including letters to political stakeholders and consultation responses.

Experience required

• Outstanding standard of writing, and ability to translate complex concepts in simple terms.
• Public affairs influencing experience gained in‑house, from agency, in Parliament or government.
• Detailed knowledge of UK political institutions and a thorough understanding of policy development and the legislative process.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment for international aviation.

Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunters for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee‑owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.