Policy and Advocacy Executive

British Airways; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Executive in London to enhance their public affairs strategy. This hybrid role involves coordinating stakeholder engagement, drafting briefing materials, and monitoring government activities. Key requirements include strong communication skills, experience in public affairs, and the ability to build relationships with political stakeholders. The position offers competitive staff travel benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Unlimited staff travel benefits

Discounted 'Hotline' airfares

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of Government and Public Affairs.
• Experience planning and coordinating communications activities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with political stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Public Affairs activity and manage stakeholder engagements.
• Draft briefing materials and consultation responses.
• Monitor Government activity and regulatory developments.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confident judgement

Excellent organisational skills

Political landscape awareness

Creativity and problem-solving

Job description

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

New year, New career?

The role: Policy & Advocacy Executive

You will be joining the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability directorate — a highly influential part of British Airways responsible for protecting and strengthening the airline’s reputation. This team shapes how BA engages with Government, Parliament, industry bodies and key external stakeholders, ensuring our priorities and perspectives are clearly understood by those who influence the aviation landscape.

Working as part of the function that delivers BA’s Public Affairs strategy, you will help build trusted relationships with political and industry partners, anticipate external developments and contribute to shaping policy discussions that affect the airline. The team plays a crucial role in elevating BA’s presence and credibility across political and industry circles, ultimately helping to create the conditions that allow the airline to operate, grow and deliver for customers.

What you’ll do:

You will coordinate all Public Affairs activity, ensuring alignment across BA, the IAG Government Affairs team and internal business areas by managing the shared inbox, triaging requests, and overseeing governance and stakeholder‑engagement tracking.

You will help maintain BA’s positive reputation within Government by building strong political relationships through timely updates and briefings, while also drafting well‑researched briefing materials, consultation responses, speeches and Government correspondence to support policy objectives and influence stakeholders. In addition, you will organise Government‑facing events, trips, visits and activities that showcase the airline’s strategic priorities, and support international Government and diplomatic engagement, including market access, route development, regulatory compliance and arranging face‑to‑face meetings.

The role also involves monitoring and reporting on Government activity and regulatory developments, maintaining relationships with industry associations and external organisations, and providing Government Affairs support during crises or disruption, including resolving individual Government travel issues and offering out‑of‑hours support.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling narratives.
• Confident judgement and the ability to work at pace, make timely decisions and adapt plans as situations evolve.
• Curiosity, collaboration, courage and an empowering, trusting approach to working with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills — able to prioritise, plan, anticipate needs and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• A positive attitude with strong attention to detail, resilience under pressure and the ability to build strong relationships quickly.
• Awareness of the political landscape, current affairs and the broader news agenda.
• Creativity, flexibility and a problem‑solving mindset.

Your experience:

• Demonstrable understanding of Government and Public Affairs, including experience interacting with political stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of how Government departments work and how policy decisions are made.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across Government, industry or public‑facing organisations.
• Experience planning and coordinating communications or engagement activity, and creating clear, high‑quality written materials.
• Knowledge of global, fast‑paced, consumer‑facing or operational environments, ideally including unionised settings.

You will bring a collaborative and proactive approach, demonstrating initiative, curiosity, and sound judgement in all that you do. Your excellent planning and organisational skills will enable you to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment With strong interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities, you will work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Your positive and flexible mindset, combined with resilience under pressure, creativity, and a passion for storytelling, will help drive strategic impact. Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential qualities you will contribute to British Airways.

Hybrid Working Model & Weekend Cover Requirements

This role is based on a hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of four days a week in the Waterside (WTS) Headquarters.

Our head office is adjacent to Heathrow’s terminal 5 with colleague shuttle busses offering direct links to National Rail, TFL Underground and the Heathrow Express. Parking is available onsite and electric car charging onsite.

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain