About the Role
The Government Affairs Advisor will be based from our London office and will be responsible for the following -

• Monitor, analyse, and support briefings on public policy and political issues relevant to the company.
• Support the development of 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.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Excellent inter-personal, presentational, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Good 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

Desired skills, qualifications and experience

• Experience in any of the following: government departments; Parliament; think tanks; industry; and/or trade associations
• Experience in the defence sector.

Working for Lockheed Martin you can expect outstanding benefits, a diverse and inclusive work environment, a four day working week, work life balance policies and working patterns, ongoing career development and support, rewards and recognition to reward you for your hard work, and more