Deputy Head of Government Affairs and Strategy - UK & Ireland

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is seeking a strategic, commercially-minded influencer to join our UK & Ireland Government Affairs & Strategy team, based in Westminster, London. This role combines stakeholder engagement, industrial policy leadership, and market-shaping initiatives to strengthen Boeing’s position as a trusted partner in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and innovation across the UK.

Working closely with senior leaders across Boeing’s businesses, you will translate political, policy, and market developments into strategies that support investment, innovation, and competitiveness, shaping the external political and policy environment accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Through advocacy, shape UK industrial strategy, trade, and market access initiatives that enable growth in aerospace and related sectors.

• Lead national and engagement with governments, industry, academia, and trade bodies to drive growth in skills, manufacturing, and technology capability.

• Develop and manage innovation partnerships with the Aerospace Technology Institute, universities, and research other organisations.

• Provide counsel on UK political, economic, and industrial developments, advising on business implications and strategic opportunities.

• Represent Boeing at high-profile political, industry, and trade events, positioning the company as an industry leader and valued partner.

• Collaborate across Boeing’s business units to align policy engagement with corporate strategy and commercial objectives.

• Step in for and support teams mates covering the full range of Boeing public policy issues, including defence and space.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of business strategy, government policy, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong understanding structures and machinations of UK Government and devolved administrations.

• Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or related sectors is an advantage

• Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills

• Strong organisation and programme management skills

• Political and commercial acumen, with the ability to anticipate risks and identify growth opportunities

This job will require regular evening work (e.g. attending events and receptions), occasional weekend work (e.g. air shows); regular UK & Ireland travel (e.g. to Northern Ireland), and occasional international travel (e.g. to Seattle, Brussels or Washington DC).

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary and annual incentive plan

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Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes nex

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Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your wa
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An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find their
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Excellent Adoption and Parental leave option
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23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Yea
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Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contributio
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Company paid BUPA Medical Pla
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Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 week
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Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th wee
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6x annual salary life insuranc
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Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career developmen
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Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentive
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Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 29, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.