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Government Relations Manager - UK, Nordics and Benelux (R5217)

Shield AI· Growth Division – Government Relations / International Office Entity
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Hybrid (London)International Office EntityPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Government Relations Manager responsible for developing and executing a regional strategy across the UK, Nordics, and Benelux to support Shield AI’s growth, government engagement, and policy objectives.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Government relationsStakeholder engagementPolicy analysis and briefing
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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