5 Legislative Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

**THE POSITION**
Location: Hybrid - Bracknell Head Office
Company: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) - Human Pharma (HP) Business
Department: Corporate Affairs
Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare government affairs and policy? Join Boehringer Ingelheim as our Senior Government Affairs Manager, where your strategic insight and advocacy will help shape a favourable business environment across the UK & Ireland.
This is a high-profile role for a dynamic individual who thrives in navigating complexity across national government, and devolved nations. You'll tailor Boehringer's global policy frameworks to local needs, driving forward bold, high-impact Government Affairs programmes that ensure patients have access to our innovative medicines-today and tomorrow.
**WHAT YOU'LL DO**
- Be the Government Expert: Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments, providing strategic counsel to guide Boehringer's business decisions
- Drive Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development and execution of policy positions and responses to government consultations, ensuring Boehringer's voice is heard and respected
- Build Influence: Cultivate strong relationships with key UK and devolved elected and political stakeholders, enhancing Boehringer's visibility and reputation in the life sciences sector
- Lead External Engagements: Represent Boehringer in trade associations, and parliamentary forums, including ABPI and All-Party Parliamentary Groups
- Be the Face of Boehringer: Lead outreach to politicians across England and devolved nations, acting as the primary point of contact
- Deliver with Precision: Manage the creation and approval of advocacy materials via Veeva, and oversee the Government Relations budget with agency support
**WHAT YOU BRING**
- A degree or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience in the UK, Irish, devolved or EU political landscape
- A strong track record of government engagement and shaping policy environments through strategic advocacy
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels-existing parliamentary connections are a plus
- Outstanding communication skills-clear, concise, targeted and engaging
- A project management mindset with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure
- A collaborative spirit with the drive to work independently and as part of a unified team
- Experience managing external agencies and budgets
- Familiarity with Veeva (Promomats) is an advantage
**WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK**
Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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