Manager Government Affairs

Caterpillar Inc.; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 31% Bonus

Pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits including health and

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a Manager - Government Affairs to shape public policy and engage with government, industry bodies, and regulators. You will develop and execute strategies, assess regulatory shifts, and translate policy into actionable guidance for senior leaders.

The role requires building cross-functional alignment, monitoring UK policy developments, and representing Caterpillar’s interests at official meetings. Travel up to 25% is possible.

Qualifications

• Strong public policy/legislative background with external stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in UK government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or corporate affairs.
• Ability to connect policy developments to commercial and operational impacts.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage long-term relationships with government authorities, industry bodies, and associations.
• Shape and execute Caterpillar’s UK government affairs strategy to support objectives.
• Monitor regulatory developments across policy matters affecting Caterpillar and customers.
• Provide clear policy insights to senior leaders and translate into actionable positions.
• Represent Caterpillar’s interests in meetings with government institutions and stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings, policy summaries, stakeholder maps, and position papers for executives.
• Align legal, compliance, communications, sustainability, and operations functions on objectives and risks.
• Identify policy risks/opportunities and advise on advocacy campaigns backed by data.

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder management

Regulatory affairs

Policy communications

UK parliamentary processes

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Government Affairs

About The Role

• If you're energized by sitting at the intersection of government, industry, and one of the world's most iconic manufacturing brands, this is a role worth exploring. As our UK Government Affairs Advisor, you'll be the trusted bridge between Caterpillar and the people who write the rules – government officials, policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders across the UK. You'll monitor the political and regulatory landscape, spot risks and opportunities early, and translate them into clear insights for senior business leaders.

What You Will Do

• Build and manage trusted, long-term relationships with government and regional authorities, industry bodies ,business and trade associations, .
• Help shape and execute Caterpillar’s UK government affairs strategy creating the public policy environment that supports Caterpillar’s objectives, dealer and customer success .
• Monitor and analyse regulatory and legislative developments across a wide range of policy matters that could impact Caterpillar,, our customers, and dealers.
• Gather deep insights into current and emerging policy trends, identifying external challenges and opportunities and converting these into clear, actionable intelligence for business leaders, partnering with subject matter experts to assess impact and develop clear policy positions and messaging..
• Engage externally Representing Caterpillar’s interests in meetings with government institutions, industry bodies, , and other external stakeholders to promotes a supportive and competitive UK policy environment .
• Prepare briefings, policy summaries, stakeholder maps, consultation responses, position papers, and executive-level materials – explaining complex policy and technical subjects in clear, audience-tailored language.
• Build alignment across legal, compliance, communications, sustainability, commercial, and operational functions, guiding internal clients on objectives, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
• Identify public policy risks and opportunities, and make evidence-based recommendations to support credible advocacy campaigns backed by data and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of government engagement in line with applicable laws and company policy, and report progress against objectives to leadership.

What You Will Bring

• A strong public policy and legislative background, with experience in engaging external stakeholders and crafting policy positions
• Experience in UK government affairs, public affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, political engagement, or corporate affairs.
• Knowledge of UK political institutions, parliamentary processes, government departments, regulators, and policy-development processes.
• Experience working in or with a multinational, industrial/manufacturing, infrastructure business, trade association, consultancy, or government body – ideally supporting policy in manufacturing, construction, mining, energy, transportation, infrastructure, trade, sustainability, or decarbonisation.
• Experience in Government, industry association or stakeholder management environment.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and developing stakeholder engagement plans, advocacy strategies, or consultation submissions.
• Ability to connect policy developments to commercial, operational, reputational, and regulatory implications.
• Familiarity with political monitoring, stakeholder management, or public affairs intelligence tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to influence and effectively engage with internal and external audiences.
• Tact, diplomacy and discretion and the ability to work with multiple groups at all levels.

Additional Info

• The role will require up to 25% travel throughout Caterpillar facilities within the UK.

Job Title: Manager - Government Affairs

Salary: £94,298.00 -£117,873.00 dependent upon experience

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 31% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

Posting Dates

September 18, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply