Regional Government Relations Lead – UK, Nordics & Benelux

Shield

Oslo

Presencial

NOK 900.000 - 1.300.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Descripción de la vacante

Shield AI seeks a Government Relations Manager to lead engagement across the UK, Nordics, and Benelux. This role shapes and executes regional government affairs and public policy strategies to support growth, partnerships, and market access for autonomous systems and advanced defence tech.

The candidate will translate political and regulatory developments into business insights, build trusted government relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams to align policy with commercial goals.

Formación

8 to 10 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, defence policy, parliamentary affairs, strategic communications, business development, or a closely related field.
Experience in technology, defence, aerospace, security, or dual-use sectors, or in public-sector roles relevant to defence, security, or industrial policy.
Strong understanding of UK government and parliamentary processes, especially Whitehall and Westminster decision-making relevant to defence and security.
Demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders across government, industry, and trade associations.
Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and policy processes, with the ability to convert external developments into clear business recommendations.
Experience drafting high-quality briefings, policy materials, and executive communications for senior audiences.
Ability to operate across multiple markets and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

Develop and execute a government relations strategy for the UK, Nordics, and Benelux aligned with Shield AI’s regional growth priorities.
Build, maintain, and expand trusted relationships with ministries of defence, procurement organisations, parliamentary and civil service contacts, and relevant export-control or regulatory stakeholders.
Monitor, analyse, and communicate policy, budget, procurement, industrial, and geopolitical developments that could affect Shield AI’s business, market access, and partnerships across the region.
Advise senior internal stakeholders on political dynamics, public policy shifts, and defence modernisation priorities relevant to autonomous systems, AI, aviation, and defence innovation.
Support market-entry and capture efforts by helping shape engagement plans for strategic opportunities, customer meetings, visits, and senior-level briefings.
Coordinate and contribute to responses for public consultations, policy engagements, trade association initiatives, and thought-leadership opportunities.
Prepare briefing notes, position papers, stakeholder maps, and executive-ready materials for internal leaders and external meetings.
Represent Shield AI with policymakers, industry groups, think tanks, and trade associations in support of the company’s reputation and regional policy objectives.
Partner closely with business development, legal, communications, product, and leadership teams to ensure policy positioning supports commercial goals and responsible deployment of autonomy technologies.
Help identify and manage risks related to regulation, export controls, procurement frameworks, national security review processes, and broader public-affairs issues.