Aerospace Policy Adviser at ADS Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Written Communication, Analytical Skills, Diplomacy, Political Astuteness, IT Skills, Project Management, Government Relations, Data Analysis

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The Role The Aerospace Policy Adviser plays a key role in representing and supporting the UK’s aerospace sector. Managing critical policy issues and industry input into the UK Government and other stakeholders, this role will work across a range of policy areas including decarbonisation and environmental policy, aviation safety regulation, supply chain resilience and wider aerospace competitiveness issues, with the aim of establishing and promoting ADS’s aerospace policy priorities, supported by a strong evidential base. The Aerospace Policy Adviser leads our policy engagement with officials in the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority. Working across ADS teams, they will provide data, analysis and advice to member companies on the industrial contribution of the UK aerospace sector and support the development of evidence-based positions on the issues affecting industry growth, competitiveness and regulation. The role directly reports to the ADS Director of Policy and Public Affairs. The Candidate We are seeking a highly capable and politically astute Policy Adviser with a strong grounding in UK, EU and international policy, combined with excellent analytical and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be confident operating in complex stakeholder environments, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior members, government representatives and industry partners, demonstrating diplomacy, sound judgement and responsiveness. They will be highly organised with strong administrative and technical capability, including advanced IT skills, and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. A proactive and solutions-focused approach is essential, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, remaining calm under pressure and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring confidence and credibility when engaging at senior levels, a good understanding of the UK political landscape, and ideally experience within a membership or representative organisation. The Contract & Benefits Contract: Permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid working, with 3 days in the London office and 2 days working from home Job Description: Aerospace Policy Adviser ADS Job Description.pdf Benefits: Bonus, pension, private health insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, extended remote working, enhanced parental leave, 28 days’ annual leave, the option to buy additional annual leave, and additional annual leave for long service

Responsibilities

The role involves representing the UK aerospace sector by managing critical policy issues and engaging with government departments and the Civil Aviation Authority. The adviser provides data-driven analysis and advice to member companies to promote industry growth and competitiveness.