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We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Government Affairs Manager, to be involved in our busy corporate affairs function that is responsible for promoting our business to key political stakeholders and the media.

The successful candidate will need to have a strong interest in the energy sector, a working knowledge of Parliamentary processes, how UK Government policymaking is shaped and how to apply those principles to the development of policy asks by our business.

You will be an excellent communicator, confident in drafting materials and able to work independently across competing priorities.

With nuclear power acting as a key enabler of Net Zero, and governments across the world committing to SMR deployment programmes, it is an exciting time to join our team and help shape the way we communicate with an array of stakeholders.

Effective engagement with governments, parliamentarians, community groups and regulators is not just a nice to have for Rolls-Royce SMR – it is a core function for our business, as we seek to become the world’s leading developer of SMR technology.

There will be a variety of tasks and opportunities – from representing Rolls-Royce SMR directly to senior politicians and officials to helping to shape policies internally as well as briefing members of our Executive Leadership Team.

Our ambitions are not solely UK-focused – you will also work closely with the business development team on opportunities we are pursuing internationally.

You will need to have experience of government affairs, policy or communications experience. This would ideally be in the energy/infrastructure sectors and the successful candidate will have an interest in the energy market, its development, and the opportunity to contribute to its decarbonisation.

You will need to be able to work independently as well as within the corporate affairs team and our wider business. It is a challenging role so you will need to be able to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

There will be a variety of tasks and opportunities – from representing Rolls-Royce SMR directly to senior politicians and officials, to helping to shape policy asks internally as well as briefing members of our Executive Leadership Team.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

You should ideally have demonstrable experience in the following:

Experience in government affairs, policy or communications experience

Stakeholder engagement

• Managing stakeholder mapping and identifying opportunities to increase company engagement with a wide range of political stakeholders.
• Producing well-written and well-researched briefing materials, letters, and presentations for use in stakeholder interactions.
• Monitoring parliamentary activity for relevant activity on the company, the wider sector and legislation.

Policy

• Well-versed in managing and writing consultation responses on behalf of the company – working with different teams to produce compelling materials.
• Monitoring policy developments from a range of political and media channels.
• Supporting wider corporate affairs teams to shape policy positions.

Events

• Developing and delivering a comprehensive events programme – which will build awareness amongst MPs/Lords, regional politicians, industry influencers and international governments.
• Supporting in the design of events – leading on logistics, guestlists, invites and day-to-day management.

Pay and Benefits

A highly competitive salary is on offer along with a performance related bonus, very attractive pension scheme, and private medical insurance. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner