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Posted 1 weeks agoDirector, Government & Strategic Affairs (UK & Europe)
at Saronic
London, United KingdomOn-site
Requirements
- As part of this expansion, Saronic is seeking a Director, Government & Strategic Affairs to help shape the political, regulatory, and strategic environment required to accelerate maritime autonomy adoption in the UK and support Saronic’s broader European growth strategy.
- experience in government affairs, public policy, defence strategy, public affairs, or related fields. -
- Experience developing and executing government engagement strategies within complex or highly regulated sectors. - Established networks across UK Government, Parliament, Defence, national security, and associated industry stakeholders. - Strong understanding of UK Government decision-making, defence procurement, industrial policy, and legislative processes. -
- Experience advising senior executives on political, regulatory, defence, or strategic risk matters.
- - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality briefing materials, policy papers, and executive-level communications.
- - Strong organisational and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.
- - Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with sound judgement and attention to detail.
- Experience within the defence, maritime, aerospace, autonomy, AI, dual-use technology, or national security sectors. - Familiarity with UK defence acquisition, sovereign capability development, and defence industrial strategy. -
- Experience engaging with organisations such as MOD, Royal Navy, DE&S, Dstl, DfT, NSO, DBT, Treasury, Cabinet Office, NATO, or AUKUS-related stakeholders. - Exposure to European government affairs, defence policy, or multinational stakeholder engagement environments. -
- Experience managing external advisers, consultancies, or strategic government affairs partners across multiple jurisdictions. -
- Experience operating within a high-growth technology or venture-backed environment.
- This role requires initiative, strong judgement, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to translate complex political and regulatory environments into actionable business outcomes.
Benefits
- BENEFITS - Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success - Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses - Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private health insurance - Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays - Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents This role requires the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.