6 Government Affairs Consultants jobs in London

This role reports to the Head of Public Affairs and is part of the External Affairs Directorate working as a senior member of team devising and delivering the Public Affairs strategy.

Successful candidates will have six to eight years of public affairs or policy making experience and will be able to demonstrate a track record of working with key political stakeholders and delivering public affairs campaigns.

We are looking for someone with extensive political knowledge, experience in both creating and delivering public affairs campaigns, and who is able to identify and build key relationships. You will be expected to work both independently and to lead a team, and to deliver a very high standard of written work.

You will work closely with all teams within the External Affairs Department – comprising External Communications, Economic Strategy, Public Affairs and Research – as well as all parts of the wider BVCA, such as Policy, Marketing, Membership and Events. You must be a team player, who can deliver individually as well as through and with others. A proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic is critical to the success of this role.  In addition, as you will be working closely with a range of members and external stakeholders, the ability to build strong and effective working and relationships is a must.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with the Head of Public Affairs to develop and implement the Public Affairs strategy
• Monitoring the political and legislative agenda and advising the organisation on how to respond.
• Drafting and reviewing written evidence and consultation documents
• Briefing senior leaders for public appearances ministerial set piece events and Select Committees.
• Mapping, and maintaining a stakeholder management programme with key stakeholders across parliament, devolved administrations and the policy-making community.
• Oversight of key BVCA events including building agendas, identifying speakers framing topics.
• Overseeing team members in communicating key BVCA publications, data and policy positions to external stakeholders
• Producing clear and engaging external facing documents such as reports from complex reports and data.
• Writing speeches and presentations for the Chief Executive and Chair of the BVCA and other senior colleagues.
• Oversight of the production and roll out of core scripts and briefing documents.
• Working with senior colleagues to ensure clear and consistent external communications across the organisation
• Researching complex policy issues using internal BVCA and external sources
• Reviewing briefings written by junior colleagues to ensure consistency, clarity and tone.
• Planning social media posts and drafting and reviewing them with an eye to a political audience.
• Representing the BVCA to members and other external audiences
• Oversight of the team leading the BVCA’s MP Connect programme
• Line managing two PA team members.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role.
• Clarity of organisation and written communication, including consistency of tone language and formatting of public facing documents.
• Proven expertise in and knowledge of the UK political environment
• Sound political and communications judgment
• Experience of producing primary research and drafting clear communications for research publications
• Understanding of and/or interest in key areas relevant to advocacy for private equity and venture capital
• Eye for detail and creativity
• Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective audiences (LinkedIn,Twitter etc.) and how they can be most effectively used
• Sound knowledge of digital communications
• Excellent IT skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and the ability to learn and use other software packages
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously
• Ability to form effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Strong administrative and organisational skills and great attention to detail
• Demonstrable initiative and enthusiasm, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strongly results-focused, able to clearly demonstrate success via proven metrics
• Creative and full of ideas of how to improve and innovate

Benefits

Why come work for the BVCA? 

• Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry 
• Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture  
• A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus 
• Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday 
• Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you*; health cash plan*; critical Illness and income protection insurance*; employee Assistance Programme – includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing 
• Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme

At the BVCA we understand that AI tools are used widely every day.  We really value transparency, so ach application should be accompanied by a cover letter written by you that clearly outlines your reasons for applying for the role, what relevant experience you have, and what it is that appeals to you about working at the BVCA or and the Private Capital sector?  We are interested in your skills, perspectives and experiences so we ask all candidates to confirm that the application and everything related to it is their own work.

The closing date for applications for this role will be 12.00pm on Friday 3 October 2025.   First interviews will take place on Microsoft teams on w/c 13 October.  Second interviews will take place in our office w/c 20 and 27 October. We also ask if you could let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments made for your interviews.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an EU Government and Public Affairs Manager. The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager, based in Brussels, is responsible for supporting our advocacy efforts with the European Union (EU) institutions. The primary policy focus will be EU electrification policies and regulation. Additional policy responsibilities will include: connected and autonomous vehicles, consumer policy, tax and insurance issues.  This position includes analysis of proposed and forthcoming legislative actions to assist the Assistant Vice President of European Government & Public Affairs and the business in assessing the potential impact on the organization, developing appropriate positions and strategies, and implementing them. This position supports all EU advocacy efforts through the prioritisation, planning and preparation of outreach activities whether as Enterprise Mobility or through our sectoral and horizontal business associations, as well as ensuring consistent follow-up to engagements.  The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager is a key member of our Brussels-based team and shall work closely with our Government and Public Affairs teams in our European Corporate Markets, and selected partner markets, to maximise the value of the Brussels-national capital-Brussels engagement programme.  The role will also help systematise the sharing of best practices across the European and global GPA teams.  Organization Overview: From a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network serving consumers, businesses and governments, Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle-hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscription, luxury rental, technology solutions and more, to help make travel easier and more convenient.  Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility manages a full portfolio of brands including the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo brands. Together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management, Enterprise Mobility accounted for $38+ million in revenue for FY ‘24 through a network of more than 9,500 locations and over 90,000 employees.  Advise the business on key political and legislative developments, and support efficient and effective formation of company positions, strategies and action plans. Support the EU-Brussels engagement programme on above key strategic initiatives with a particular focus on priority electrification issues. Support leadership/executive level engagement activities. Support “regular” advocacy activities with scheduling meetings, development of briefings, messaging & materials. Develop relationships and progressively lead advocacy efforts with “working level” officials in the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Ministers. Lead day-to-day Enterprise engagement in our industry associations and in relevant working groups and fora within our horizontal business associations. Attend association working group meetings, reporting key developments back to the business and ensure Enterprise’s positions are clearly understood and advanced. Take a day-to-day lead in building out our Brussels-national capitals and MEP constituency programme in 2-3 of our Corporate Markets.  Ensure methodical follow-through on priority engagements in national capitals and constituencies and ensure impact back into Brussels decision-making. Take day-to-day lead on a wider issue portfolio including inter alia Connected and Autonomous Vehicle initiatives, consumer policy, tax and insurance issues. Support the coordination of European Government and Public Affairs activities on a regional basis, including the sharing of best practices. 6-8 years’ experience of working with the European Union institutions in an advocacy role.  Experience of working directly or indirectly with vehicle rental, automotive and mobility industries preferred. Direct experience of policy work with the following Directorate Generals: DG MOVE, DG GROW, DG CONNECT, DG ENER and DG CLIMA preferred. Direct experience of policy work with the following European Parliament Committees: TRAN, ENVI, ITRE, IMCO and ECON preferred. Must have full competency in spoken and written English. Second language: (especially French / German / Spanish) preferred. Competency-based Qualifications: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to concisely communicate complex issues to both the business and policymakers. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Ability to develop relationships with individuals from multiple cultures and social backgrounds. Ability to develop strategy collaboratively with business partners, plan advocacy campaigns/programmes, deliver, recalibrate as necessary, measure and report. Methodical approach to relationship-building, engagement and follow-up.  Ability to consistently provide high quality work product. Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal oversight. Ability to prioritize work-flow to achieve maximum results. Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity in all work contexts.  Supports diversity and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Additional Information Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in the recruitment process. Location: Brussels, Belgium Salary: Competitive   

Start date: November/December 2025



Duration: 18 months, Full-time



Location: London



Type of Employment: Internship, Full-time



Min 3 days a week in office



Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potentialu2014and excitement for the journey ahead.



Microsoft UKu2019s Corporate External and Legal Affairs (u201cCELAu201d) department has an immediate opening for a Government Affairs Intern. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, legislation and technology across the UK market. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. Youu2019ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. The intern will play an active role in shaping external engagement and regulatory strategies across key policy areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation. The position will focus on supporting the government affairs function within CELA UK. The role will report into the Government Affairs VP for the UK and will be in Microsoftu2019s offices in London.



**Responsibilities**



**Key Responsibilities:**


Contributes to execution of Microsoft strategies and/or programs related to government affairs.


Conducts political, policy, technology, and other research to support the strategies of the team.


Coordinates budget of team and supports logistical issues.


Assists in the gathering of data and intelligence information to support the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations and other documents


Stays up to date on issues relating to public policy and geo-political topics.


Conducts research to advance Microsoft policy and political agenda.


Participates in and coordinates intra-group and cross-group projects.u202f



**Representing** **Microsoft** **u202f**


Assists with planning, organizing, and executing internal/external events by developing content, draftingu202fmaterials, and engaging in social media.u202f



**External Relationships**


Buildsrelationships on behalf of Microsoft at relevant external events and partners with leaders to drive relationships; tracks changes in the regulatory environment andproposals for changes; maintains open communication with regulatory agencies.u202fu202f


Supports efforts to advance Public Sector goals.



**Internal Collaboration**


Participates in and coordinates intra-group and cross-group projects.u202f



**Qualifications**



**Required Qualifications:**


The ideal candidate should hold or be studying towards a Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a similar degree.
You must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
Enthusiasm for knowledge of technology and emerging policy issues around AI, cloud computing, and data governance.
Written and oral fluency in English.



**Preferred Qualifications**


At least 1 year of prior experience in a related field, such as government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, law or technology.
Demonstrated ability in developing and managing strategic relationships to influence public and technology policy.
The ability to review, draft, or contribute to policy documents, briefing notes, whitepapers, advocacy materials.
Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of identifying and solving problems creatively.
Growth mindset with a focus on continued learning and improvement and ability to regularly think outside the given parameters to see if there is a more effective way to accomplish a task.



#EiP #CELAintern #CELA #JD



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Start date: November/December 2025



Duration: 18 months, Full-time



Location: London



Type of Employment: Internship, Full-time



Min 3 days a week in office



Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potentialu2014and excitement for the journey ahead.



Microsoft UKu2019s Corporate External and Legal Affairs (u201cCELAu201d) department has an immediate opening for a Government Affairs Intern. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, legislation and technology across the UK market. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. Youu2019ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. The intern will play an active role in shaping external engagement and regulatory strategies across key policy areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation. The position will focus on supporting the government affairs function within CELA UK. The role will report into the Government Affairs VP for the UK and will be in Microsoftu2019s offices in London.



**Responsibilities**



**Key Responsibilities:**


Contributes to execution of Microsoft strategies and/or programs related to government affairs.


Conducts political, policy, technology, and other research to support the strategies of the team.


Coordinates budget of team and supports logistical issues.


Assists in the gathering of data and intelligence information to support the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations and other documents


Stays up to date on issues relating to public policy and geo-political topics.


Conducts research to advance Microsoft policy and political agenda.


Participates in and coordinates intra-group and cross-group projects.u202f



**Representing** **Microsoft** **u202f**


Assists with planning, organizing, and executing internal/external events by developing content, draftingu202fmaterials, and engaging in social media.u202f



**External Relationships**


Buildsrelationships on behalf of Microsoft at relevant external events and partners with leaders to drive relationships; tracks changes in the regulatory environment andproposals for changes; maintains open communication with regulatory agencies.u202fu202f


Supports efforts to advance Public Sector goals.



**Internal Collaboration**


Participates in and coordinates intra-group and cross-group projects.u202f



**Qualifications**



**Required Qualifications:**


The ideal candidate should hold or be studying towards a Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a similar degree.
You must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
Enthusiasm for knowledge of technology and emerging policy issues around AI, cloud computing, and data governance.
Written and oral fluency in English.



**Preferred Qualifications**


At least 1 year of prior experience in a related field, such as government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, law or technology.
Demonstrated ability in developing and managing strategic relationships to influence public and technology policy.
The ability to review, draft, or contribute to policy documents, briefing notes, whitepapers, advocacy materials.
Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of identifying and solving problems creatively.
Growth mindset with a focus on continued learning and improvement and ability to regularly think outside the given parameters to see if there is a more effective way to accomplish a task.



#EiP #CELAintern #CELA #JD



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Start date: November/December 2025
Duration: 18 months, Full-time
Location: London
Type of Employment: Internship, Full-time
Min 3 days a week in office
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential-and excitement for the journey ahead.
Microsoft UK's Corporate External and Legal Affairs ("CELA") department has an immediate opening for a Government Affairs Intern. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, legislation and technology across the UK market. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You'll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. The intern will play an active role in shaping external engagement and regulatory strategies across key policy areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation. The position will focus on supporting the government affairs function within CELA UK. The role will report into the Government Affairs VP for the UK and will be in Microsoft's offices in London.
**Responsibilities**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Contributes to execution of Microsoft strategies and/or programs related to government affairs.
+ Conducts political, policy, technology, and other research to support the strategies of the team.
+ Coordinates budget of team and supports logistical issues.
+ Assists in the gathering of data and intelligence information to support the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations and other documents
+ Stays up to date on issues relating to public policy and geo-political topics.
+ Conducts research to advance Microsoft policy and political agenda.
+ Participates in and coordinates intra-group and cross-group projects. 
**Representing** **Microsoft** ** **
+ Assists with planning, organizing, and executing internal/external events by developing content, drafting materials, and engaging in social media. 
**External Relationships**
+ Buildsrelationships on behalf of Microsoft at relevant external events and partners with leaders to drive relationships; tracks changes in the regulatory environment andproposals for changes; maintains open communication with regulatory agencies.  
+ Supports efforts to advance Public Sector goals.
**Internal Collaboration**
+ Participates in and coordinates intra-group and cross-group projects. 
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ The ideal candidate should hold or be studying towards a Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a similar degree.
+ You must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
+ Enthusiasm for knowledge of technology and emerging policy issues around AI, cloud computing, and data governance.
+ Written and oral fluency in English.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ At least 1 year of prior experience in a related field, such as government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, law or technology.
+ Demonstrated ability in developing and managing strategic relationships to influence public and technology policy.
+ The ability to review, draft, or contribute to policy documents, briefing notes, whitepapers, advocacy materials.
+ Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of identifying and solving problems creatively.
+ Growth mindset with a focus on continued learning and improvement and ability to regularly think outside the given parameters to see if there is a more effective way to accomplish a task.
#EiP #CELAintern #CELA #JD
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .