Manager, Government Affairs

Caterpillar Inc.

. Build and manage trusted, long-term relationships with government and regional authorities, industry bodies, business and trade associations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBracknell • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £94,298 - £117,873 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK government affairs and public policy, with a strong ability to engage stakeholders and craft effective policy positions. Proficient in preparing executive-level materials and aligning cross-functional teams to advocate for business interests.

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Public Policy ExpertiseStakeholder ManagementRegulatory Affairs ExperienceGovernment EngagementPolitical Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Public Policy AnalysisLegislative MonitoringPolicy DevelopmentAdvocacy StrategyExecutive-Level Briefing Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTact and DiplomacyDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Public Affairs Intelligence ToolsStakeholder Engagement Plans

Industry Keywords

UK Government AffairsPolitical EngagementCorporate AffairsManufacturing PolicySustainability Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage trusted, long-term relationships with government and regional authorities, industry bodies, business and trade associations
Help shape and execute Caterpillar’s UK government affairs strategy
Monitor and analyse regulatory and legislative developments affecting Caterpillar, its customers, and dealers
Identify policy trends, external challenges, and opportunities, and convert them into actionable intelligence for business leaders
Represent Caterpillar’s interests in meetings with government institutions, industry bodies, and other external stakeholders
Prepare briefings, policy summaries, stakeholder maps, consultation responses, position papers, and executive-level materials
Build alignment across legal, compliance, communications, sustainability, commercial, and operational functions
Identify public policy risks and opportunities and make evidence-based recommendations for advocacy campaigns
Maintain accurate records of government engagement and report progress against objectives to leadership
Travel up to 25% throughout Caterpillar facilities within the UK

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong public policy and legislative background, with experience in engaging external stakeholders and crafting policy positions
Experience in UK government affairs, public affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, political engagement, or corporate affairs
Knowledge of UK political institutions, parliamentary processes, government departments, regulators, and policy-development processes
Experience working in or with a multinational, industrial/manufacturing, infrastructure business, trade association, consultancy, or government body
Experience supporting policy in manufacturing, construction, mining, energy, transportation, infrastructure, trade, sustainability, or decarbonisation is ideal
Experience in Government, industry association or stakeholder management environment
Experience preparing executive-level briefings and developing stakeholder engagement plans, advocacy strategies, or consultation submissions
Ability to connect policy developments to commercial, operational, reputational, and regulatory implications
Familiarity with political monitoring, stakeholder management, or public affairs intelligence tools
Strong oral and written communication skills
Tact, diplomacy and discretion and the ability to work with multiple groups at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave
Up to 31% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase