Government Affairs Adviser

Role: Government Affairs Adviser

Location: London, with occasional travel to our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £42,000 - £55,150 range

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We’re on track to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

Our Corporate Affairs team leads the way in shaping how we engage with governments, parliamentarians, communities and regulators. We drive purposeful, high‑impact engagement to help secure the future of SMR deployment in the UK and internationally.

We’re looking for a Government Affairs Adviser to support our Government & Corporate Affairs team and play a key role in strengthening our political engagement. In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape policy thinking, lead parliamentary monitoring, and represent Rolls‑Royce SMR to political stakeholders.

We’ll need you to:

• Lead daily political monitoring across Parliament, Government, regulators and local authorities, ensuring the business has clear insight on policy, legislation and regulatory developments.
• Develop high‑quality briefing materials, talking points and executive summaries for senior leaders, including for Ministerial meetings and international engagement. 
• Support our political engagement programme with MPs, officials, community groups and site‑based stakeholders – helping to plan meetings, roundtables and events that drive meaningful impact.
• Build strong working relationships across the business, collaborating with Corporate Affairs and Business Development on UK and international opportunities.

You’ll bring a collaborative mindset, sharp political awareness and first‑class communication skills — allowing you to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working in government affairs, public policy or political communications — whether in Parliament, a think tank, an MP’s office, an advocacy organisation or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of parliamentary processes and how policymaking is shaped within UK Government and local authorities.
• Demonstrable experience leading political monitoring, including tracking legislation, regulatory updates and relevant developments.
• Skilled stakeholder engagement, with the ability to represent an organisation confidently and credibly to political audiences.

This role can is based in London, with hybrid working. Occasional travel to Warrington, Derby, Manchester, Westminster and stakeholder locations may be required.

What’s in it for you?

We anticipate a salary of £42,000 - £55,150 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring.

We also offer excellent benefits including:

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's 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.

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
 

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