Head of Government Affairs

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to tackle the growing problem of orbital space debris, altogether making space and our orbits safer and more sustainable. They currently require a Head of Government Affairs. This is a unique, high-profile opportunity which will help to enable the growth of the company, having a hands-on role in influencing government, lobbying, and positioning the company for future programmes. Alongside other key stakeholders across the company, the appointee will be instrumental in orchestrating the relationship with intergovernmental institutions in the UK. The Head of Government Affairs will be pivotal in identifying, creating, and shaping business opportunities with the UK Space Agency (UKSA), increasing stakeholder engagement, and gathering compelling arguments that are connected to important business issues to advance the company’s position in a competitive landscape.   Responsibilities for the Head of Government Affairs: - Alongside key stakeholders, working to ensure strategic government engagement remains dynamic and focused on the key messages the company needs to deliver. - Lead and serve as point of contact on business development and governmental matters with UKSA. - Build relationships with teams across intergovernmental institutions, to cohere government activity with the company’s strategic priorities. - Where necessary, support the Head of Legal Policy and Regulation on all topics relating to regulatory, and space policy within UKSA. - Collate and maintain a list of all working groups within UKSA and coordinate attendance. - Regularly review the matrix management of UKSA by all key stakeholders. - Coordinate requests from UKSA and develop responses to such requests or consultations. - Perform stakeholder mapping, ensuring a strategic approach to developing a strong external network and sphere of influence. - Provide relevant UKSA updates to key stakeholders as required. - Develop, coordinate, and represent inputs, activities, and messaging for UKSA with the objective of facilitating the company mission and furthering advancement of strategic priorities. - Preparation of briefing notes to enable cohesive and consistent messaging to UK Government. - Speak at public events and international conferences as required. Experience required by the Head of Government Affairs: - University BS / BSc. (or similar) degree in a related field. - 10+ years’ of direct experience in government and regulatory fields in UK or Europe for a recognised commercial, governmental or institutional organisation. - Dynamic, results-oriented professional having hands-on leadership experience with proven knowledge and expertise in parliament, government, and political affairs. - Successful background assessing political climate, leading campaigns, and conducting research to determine status and risk. - Articulate communicator possessing excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to cultivate strong relationships. - Experienced writer of presentations, speeches, policy documents and strategy papers. - Experienced Public Speaker. - Ability to travel (within the UK and occasionally abroad).   Benefits - Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment. - Hybrid working available. - Optional 9/75 working pattern (9-day working fortnight). - 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday. - Life insurance and long-term sick pay. - Private healthcare. - Relocation allowance. - New state of the art office and cleanroom facility. If your skills and experience match this Head of Government Affairs opportunity, we encourage you to apply now.