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Government Relations Lead for UK
London
Job No. r00253051
Full-time
Job Description
Role: Government Relations Lead for UK
Location: London, UK
Career Level: Associate Director
Travel: Occasional domestic travel required
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
Accenture's Government Relations (GR) practice works to build a political and policy environment to advance the business objectives of our leaders in their markets. We develop meaningful relationships with the top decision-makers and influencers in government and business; engage and advocate on important policy matters; facilitate a leadership position within industry bodies; and position the company as part of the local fabric of our communities.
About the role:
In your role, you will work closely with the Managing Director of Government Relations for EMEA and the business leadership in UKI to develop and successfully deliver a comprehensive Government Relations strategy for the market that includes:
• Identifying, shaping and delivering opportunities to build Accenture’s relationships and positive standing with relevant policymakers and opinion-formers.
• Staying ahead of key political and public policy developments, analyzing potential impact to our business, our offerings and/or our market overall and advising our business accordingly
• Delivering UKI -focused dimension to Government Relations initiatives being driven at the Europe and/or global level. Develop and execute an engagement strategy in UK & Ireland consistent with the company’s priorities.
• Building and managing our relationships with industry / trade associations, think tanks, industry stakeholders and with Government Relations counterparts at Accenture’s clients and partners.
• Working as part of a cross-functional internal teams to manage reputational risk issues as they arise.
• Working as a senior member of the global government relations team to work collaboratively to identify and create opportunities that advance shared priorities and objectives
Qualifications
Basic qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a combination of government, policy, advocacy, and/or business roles. University degree.
Experience delivering strategic outcomes and managing complex issues at the intersection of government and business while working in a relevant government institution, industry / trade association, non-governmental organisation or corporate role.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and other relevant political and public policy stakeholders in UK/Ireland
Experience representing a company, government or organisation with relevant external audiences and stakeholders
Experienced in working efficiently and effectively in a matrixed environment where multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts are involved in reaching decisions or outcomes
A strong communicator in English, able to convey information effectively – both in writing and verbally – to audiences that have varying degrees of expertise on an issue .
A strong understanding of the political environment and policymaking process in the UK and the effective and appropriate ways for business to engage in it.
Person specification:
A strong strategic leader with the ability to work independently while keeping key stakeholders appropriately involved and informed on progress.
Sound business judgement, including a strong radar for opportunities and risks and when and how to effectively flag them.
Ability to translate business goals into results through the development and execution of effective policy strategies.
Reputation for having the highest ethical standards and integrity.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Closing Date for Applications : Ongoing
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
