Government Affairs Intern- 12 Months Placement

Government Affairs Intern- 12 Months Placement

Company:

Boeing United Kingdom Limited

The Government Affairs team in Westminster is part of Boeing Global. Its job is to monitor the political and policy landscape within the UK, and advocate for Boeing’s wider business objectives and strategy within it.

The team’s principle function is to manage Boeing’s relationship with the UK Government. This includes politicians in the Houses of Parliament and Government departments (e.g. DBT, MOD, DfT). This is done in the most part through advocacy. The team also takes the lead on political and policy-thematic issues that affect Boeing businesses, e.g. defence reform, industrial policy.

This internship will offer a chance for a bright, personable, ambitious and enthusiastic individual to develop an in-depth understanding of UK politics and government and the interaction of it with a major international company.

                             

The applicant’s role and responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting research and analysis to develop a unique intelligence picture of the current and future political landscape. This will inform the Government Affairs Team's strategy and advocacy, across the following subject areas:

• Party Politics

• Aerospace

• Defence

• Aviation (Civil)

• Industrial Strategy

• International Relations, including U.S. and Europe issues.

• Trade and Tariffs

Please note that this job post might be removed before 8th June 2025 if we receive sufficient number of applications.

                                                                

2. Support senior leaders with bespoke, ad hoc projects often in support of business capture activities.

3. Support set-piece engagement events, including those in the Houses of Parliament and defence trade shows, such as the Royal International Air Tattoo.

4. The intern will be exposed to the following development opportunities:

• Understanding of senior leadership, management, strategy and decision making of 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 of how the politics-of-the-day impacts on 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

This internship offers a unique opportunity to be in the midst of the senior echelons of a world-leading company, exposed to the very highest levels of political and government decision making.
This internship is for one year, and runs from 1 September 2025 - 28 August 2026.

Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Studying a degree course or have graduated a degree course within last 2 years

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to discuss ideas and concepts with stakeholders of all levels.
• To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills

Please note this job posting might be removed before 8th June 2025 if we

receive sufficient number of applications.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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)