The Role

The Public Affairs Adviser supports the delivery of ADS’s public affairs strategy and campaigns across aerospace, defence, security and space. The role focuses on day to day programme support, stakeholder coordination, parliamentary monitoring, events delivery, and high quality briefings—working closely with colleagues across Policy & Public Affairs and wider teams.

This role involves producing clear, accurate briefings for senior leaders and parliamentarians, supporting parliamentary evidence sessions, and coordinating responses to government and political consultations.

It also contributes to planning and delivering political events—including parliamentary receptions, party conference activity, and industry events—while managing stakeholder engagement on the day.

A key part of the role is monitoring political developments affecting ADS sectors, providing insight, and contributing to content such as blogs, policy publications and member communications.

It involves maintaining good relationships with member companies, supporting effective collaboration, and ensuring accurate internal records, reporting and professional standards across all workstreams.

It is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in politics or public affairs who is ready to step up in a dynamic, fast moving political environment.

The role directly reports to the ADS Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and is based in London.