Government Affairs Lead (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Government Affairs Lead (Cybersecurity): Leading engagement with UK government and political stakeholders and supporting EU government affairs, with an accent on building relationships, monitoring policies, and providing strategic advice. Focus on representing hirify.global externally, contributing to thought leadership, and ensuring influence in the political and regulatory environments.

Location: Hybrid, based in Manchester, Cheltenham, or London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global cybersecurity and risk mitigation business providing trusted advisory services to customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Build and maintain relationships with UK and EU political decision-makers, government departments, and agencies.
• Enhance engagement with industry associations, think tanks, and other stakeholders.
• Represent hirify.global at meetings, conferences, and public forums.
• Monitor and analyse government policies, legislation, and regulatory developments.
• Identify political and regulatory risks and opportunities, providing strategic insights to senior management.
• Develop and communicate hirify.global’s positions on policy developments.

Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the UK and EU institutional and stakeholder landscape, and political and legislative processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across seniority levels.
• Previous experience in public affairs, civil service, a political party, or a legislature.
• Experience in tech, digital, or cybersecurity policy, and campaign management or lobbying.
• Willingness to travel and operate collaboratively as part of global teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays, option to buy 5 additional days).
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme.
• Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes, Green Car Scheme, Cycle Scheme.
• Special time off for life events (marriage, grandparent, new pet) and family planning support (maternity, paternity, fertility treatments).

Hiring process

• Mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work.
• Must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process (BS7858 screening).