Hybrid Government Affairs Advisor at Lockheed Martin UK
Lockheed Martin UK · London, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in London
Employee Type
Full Time
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Hours Per Week
37.5
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
London
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or call 023 92 458 000.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Excellent inter-personal, presentational, written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent established understanding and relationships within Government at highest levels in particular across MOD, Home Office, DBT, Treasury, Cabinet Office, and associated communities.
- Exceptional communicator with the ability to clearly prepare, influence and communicate messages that motivate and inspire action at all levels.
- A background or understanding of Politics and/or Political Environments (e.g. Foreign Office and Home Office) is highly desirable.
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to produce accurate outputs in short timeframes
- Ability to rapidly understand complex issues, including technical
- Holds current, or is able to attain, UK national security clearance to SC level
Discipline
Public Relations
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) is a subsidiary of the U.S. Lockheed Martin Corporation. It is headquartered in London, and forms part of the Corporation’s Global Business Development & Strategy organisation. LMUK provides strategic engagement and functional support, with a specific focus on government relations, both to Lockheed Martin’s corporate headquarters and its four business areas, which include Aeronautics, Space, Missiles and Fire Control, and Rotary and Mission Systems.
Lockheed Martin has approximately 1,700 employees in the UK across more than 20 locations. Its current programmes include the F-35, maritime mission systems, training and logistics, cyber, weapons, special projects, and UK Launch. LMUK has a wide range of growth opportunities over coming years.
Lockheed Martin has approximately 1,700 employees in the UK across more than 20 locations. Its current programmes include the F-35, maritime mission systems, training and logistics, cyber, weapons, special projects, and UK Launch. LMUK has a wide range of growth opportunities over coming years.
About the Role
The Government Affairs Advisor will support Lockheed Martin’s engagement with the UK Government and Parliament — shaping policy, strengthening stakeholder relationships and supporting key business priorities. The role will be based from our London office and will be responsible for the following:
- Monitor, analyse, support and conduct briefings on public policy and political issues relevant to the company.
- Support and develop key relationships with Government Departments and Parliament.
- Enhance corporate awareness and understanding of UK customers, and their priorities.
- Support the development of positions on public policy issues, working directly with the Government and through think tanks and trade associations, to shape both the business environment and UK defence and security capability requirements.
- Play a key role in developing and executing government relations campaigns in support of business opportunities.
- Support the delivery of senior stakeholder engagements, including inward and outward visits.
- Work closely with the Head of Government Affairs to maximise political customer intimacy to facilitate understanding and influence thereby enhancing brand and reputation and increasing P/win on major captures.
Working Schedule
4xFlex
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
- Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
