Government Affairs Intern- 12 Months Placement

Government Affairs Intern (12-Month Placement)

Company: Boeing United Kingdom Limited

Location: Westminster, London

Boeing is looking for a Government Affairs Intern to be based in Westminster, London. Boeing’s UK & Ireland Government Affairs team’s function is to understand and shape public policy and the political landscape in the UK and Ireland. Working closely with colleagues in the EU and internationally, the team covers a large portfolio of policy issues of significant importance to Boeing across Boeing’s business divisions (including commercial, defence and services), including but not limited to:

• Defence, Security and Space
• Aviation and Aerospace industry
• Environment and sustainability
• Trade
• Party Politics

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to understand the current and future political landscape. This will inform the Government Affairs Team’s strategy and advocacy across:
  • Party Politics
  • Defence
  • Aviation
  • Industrial Strategy
  • International Relations & Trade
  • Sustainability
• Manage reporting requirements.
• Support senior leaders with bespoke, ad hoc projects, often in support of business capture activities.
• Support set-piece engagement events, including those in the Houses of Parliament and Defence Trade Shows (e.g., the Royal International Air Tattoo).

Development Opportunities

• Understanding of senior leadership, management, strategy and decision-making within an international multi-billion pound company (based in the Head Office, UK).
• Understanding of the key issues and challenges of the Defence and Aerospace sector.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of the machinations and structures of government.
• Developing political acumen and understanding how the politics-of-the-day impacts government policy.
• Understanding the interactions of government and business.
• Developing critical thinking, analysis and judgment skills.
• Developing influence, political and diplomatic skills.
• Potential travel to other European capitals.

Basic Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK. Boeing does not sponsor employment visa status.
• Studying towards a degree in Politics, Business or Psychology.

Relocation

• This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization

• This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom.
• Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for applicants.

Language Requirements

Not applicable.

Education

Not applicable.

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).