Strategic UK Policy & Positioning Lead

Bayer AG; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

International career possibilities

Flexible hybrid working

Home office equipment support

Learning & development opportunities

Diversity & inclusive culture

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking an experienced UK Policy & Positioning Lead to join our Public Affairs team and shape policy positioning, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy in the UK. You will build trusted relationships with government, regulators, and industry bodies while translating business priorities into clear policy positions and engagement plans.

The role offers a hybrid working model in the UK, with responsibilities spanning health, agriculture, innovation, and sustainability policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, Economics, Communications, Public Administration, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is desirable.
• Significant experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, Policy, or a related field, ideally within a highly regulated or science-based sector.
• Proven track record of building trusted relationships with government, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and senior external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of UK politics, parliamentary processes, regulatory frameworks, and policy development.
• Experience translating complex business priorities into effective policy positions, advocacy strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Excellent communication, influencing, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with government, parliament, regulators, and other key stakeholders to support Bayer's policy objectives.
• Lead Bayer UK's policy positioning and stakeholder engagement strategy, ensuring a unified company narrative.
• Monitor political, regulatory, and societal developments, identifying risks and opportunities and advising senior leaders.
• Develop policy positions, advocacy plans, briefing materials, and engagement strategies aligning with company priorities.
• Represent Bayer in policy forums and stakeholder discussions, promoting science-based policy.
• Collaborate with Public Affairs, Communications, Sustainability, Regulatory, Market Access, and business teams for coordinated engagements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Policy leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Public Affairs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Bayer AG is seeking an experienced UK Policy & Positioning Lead to join our Public Affairs team and shape policy positioning, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy in the UK. You will build trusted relationships with government, regulators, and industry bodies while translating business priorities into clear policy positions and engagement plans.

The role offers a hybrid working model in the UK, with responsibilities spanning health, agriculture, innovation, and sustainability policy.