Government Affairs Manager

2 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Virgin Atlantic Full time
{"h3": "Job Overview"}

As a key member of the Corporate Development team at Virgin Atlantic, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the airline's position as a leader in government and political affairs. With a focus on advocacy in the UK and international issues, you will maintain and improve the airline's reputation with the new Labour Government and decision makers.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive sustainable growth of the industry, promote UK connectivity and competitiveness, and support Britain's global ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to identify and capitalize on opportunities that enable Virgin Atlantic's growth ambition in the next 5 – 10 years.

Key Responsibilities"
  • Develop and deliver external engagement strategies to support Virgin Atlantic's strategic, commercial, and customer-facing priorities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key external influencers, including Parliamentarians, advisers, and Government officials.
  • Proactively identify relevant future legislative and policy changes that could impact Virgin Atlantic's business and lead the development of an enterprise approach to engagement and influence.
  • Lead internal briefing materials and external responses to potential policy or regulatory changes, collaborating with partners to generate data, analysis, and insight.
  • Brief Virgin Atlantic's Leadership Team for meetings with senior officials across the Government.
  • Prepare company 'lines to take' and briefing papers to support external political engagement, working closely with the comms team.
  • Represent Virgin Atlantic at industry and government working groups, seeking opportunities to engage with government departments, advisers, and agencies.
Requirements"
  • Experience in government and/or parliament and/or leading political engagement for high-profile organizations.
  • Proven ability to develop well-reasoned and evidenced positions for internal and external audiences.
  • Established network across politics and parliament, with experience in issues related to Transport, Net Zero, Business, and Trade or Treasury.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across senior leaders and political members.
  • Negotiation and influencing skills, including advocacy and consensus-building.
  • Confidence to be a prominent external representative of Virgin Atlantic across the industry, airline, and Government.
About Virgin Atlantic"

We are a leading airline committed to becoming 'Most Loved.' Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving sustainable growth in the industry. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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