Government Relations Manager (Defence and AI)

Location: London, United Kingdom — on-site

Company

hirify.global develops deep-technology solutions focused on artificial intelligence, autonomy, aviation, and defence.

What you will do

• Develop and execute government relations strategies for the UK, Nordics, and Benelux.
• Build relationships with defence ministries, procurement organisations, parliamentarians, civil servants, regulators, trade bodies, and strategic partners.
• Monitor and analyse policy, budget, procurement, industrial, regulatory, export-control, and geopolitical developments.
• Advise senior stakeholders on defence modernisation, public policy, autonomous systems, AI, aviation, and defence innovation.
• Support market-entry, capture, customer engagement, consultations, trade association initiatives, and senior-level briefings.
• Prepare briefing notes, position papers, stakeholder maps, executive communications, and risk assessments while partnering with business development, legal, communications, product, and leadership teams.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, defence policy, parliamentary affairs, strategic communications, business development, or a related field.
• Experience in technology, defence, aerospace, security, dual-use sectors, or relevant public-sector roles.
• Strong understanding of UK government and parliamentary processes, including Whitehall and Westminster decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders across government, industry, and trade associations.
• Ability to analyse legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and convert them into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with the UK Ministry of Defence, armed forces, Parliament, defence primes, defence technology companies, trade associations, or think tanks.
• Familiarity with procurement environments and defence-industrial ecosystems in Nordic or Benelux markets.
• Knowledge of autonomy, AI, uncrewed systems, aerospace, or defence innovation policy.
• Experience supporting business-opportunity campaigns, strategic partnerships, or market-shaping initiatives.
• Degree in politics, international relations, public policy, law, business, security studies, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across multiple markets and cultural, political, and institutional environments.
• Collaborate with business development, legal, communications, product, and leadership functions.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment focused on responsible deployment of autonomy technologies.