Senior Government Affairs Manager

CompanyVMA Group

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/13/2026

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Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£48,200 (£24.72 per hour)

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Description

Senior Government Affairs Manager

Exclusive opportunity for an experienced Senior Government Affairs professional to lead public policy and advocacy for a large, complex organisation operating in a highly regulated, high-profile environment.

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering government affairs and policy strategy, safeguarding and enhancing organisational reputation, and leading high-impact engagement with national and devolved political stakeholders. Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, the role plays a critical part in issues management, external affairs and long-term market access.

Based in the South East, hybrid working model (2 days in office, 3 from home).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the organisation’s government affairs and policy engagement strategy in line with corporate and commercial objectives
Provide senior-level counsel to leadership on political, legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business
Build, protect and promote organisational reputation through credible, high-impact advocacy and stakeholder engagement

Develop and deliver integrated public affairs strategies that support business priorities and major programmes

Build and maintain strong relationships with key national, regional and devolved political stakeholders

Represent the organisation in external forums including trade bodies, parliamentary groups and industry associations

Lead proactive outreach to elected representatives and policy influencers across the UK and devolved administrations

Ensure consistent external positioning across all government and policy touchpoints

Build strong internal relationships to ensure timely, accurate and aligned external affairs activity

Lead on reputational issues management in the political and policy arena when required

Establish robust processes to manage advocacy materials, approvals and compliance

Oversee agency partnerships and manage government affairs budgets

Ensure all activity aligns with organisational values, governance and risk frameworks

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in a senior government affairs, public affairs or policy leadership role
Strong understanding of the UK political system and devolved administrations, with experience operating in complex stakeholder environments

Demonstrable track record of shaping policy outcomes through strategic advocacy and engagement

Significant experience operating in a regulated, politically sensitive or high-profile sector

Confidence advising senior leaders on political risk, opportunity and reputation

Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate complexity into clear, persuasive messaging

Strong relationship-building capability across government, industry and third-party stakeholders

Experience leading external representation through trade associations and parliamentary forums

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure

Proven ability to work collaboratively across matrixed organisations

Experience managing agencies and budgets

High levels of judgement, resilience and discretion

Alignment with leadership behaviours and values expected of senior leaders

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits plan to help you meet your health and wellness, financial and lifestyle needs:

Competitive salary
Performance bonus

Remuneration elements in lieu of benefits

Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 from home)

Generous holiday allowance

Generous pension provision

Highly flexible working options

Wide range of other benefits

If you have the experience and are interested in discussing further, please get in touch ASAP with your current CV: gcharles@vmagroup.com

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.