CR Government & Policy Manager - UK

CR Government & Policy Manager - UKApplylocations: London - Shell Centretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R204762, United Kingdom Job Family Group: Corporate Relations Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: June 2, 2026 Business Unit: CoS and Corporate Relations Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: Where you fit in As Government & Policy Manager, you will be our senior point person for engagements with UK Government-across ministers' offices, senior officials in key departments, Parliament (Westminster and Holyrood), and, where relevant, diplomatic representatives. You'll strengthen strategic relationships and coordinate interactions for the UK Country Chair, UK Director of Corporate Relations, and other senior leaders, including members of the Executive Committee. What you'll be doing You'll be part of a senior UK Corporate Relations leadership group and a close partner to Communications, Social Investment, Group Media Relations, the Country Chair team and the UK Energy Transition team-operating as one integrated function in service of the UK Country Strategy and Group priorities. Strategic government engagement: Serve as principal interface to central government and devolved administrations; map, prioritise and manage relationships to deliver integrated outcomes Parliamentary & political affairs: Own Shell UK's parliamentary engagement (Westminster & Holyrood); oversee briefings, consultation responses and committee evidence preparation Policy strategy & advocacy plans: Design and deliver multi-year, outcome-based policy and advocacy strategies aligned to Group priorities Executive coaching & enablement: Equip business leaders with insight-led engagement strategies, ensuring ethics and compliance Leadership & operations: Lead a team of five Government & Policy specialists; manage a healthy budget; set strategy for external government affairs and policy agency support Transparency & compliance: Ensure robust information management and compliance with lobbying and transparency requirements What you'll bring We're looking for a senior public policy professional with a track record of shaping outcomes across complex political systems, someone who blends strategic acuity with impeccable judgement and the ability to deliver at pace. Established relationships across Whitehall and appetite to expand a strategically important network Strong understanding of how policy choices affect value drivers and commercial outcomes Ideally, international relations experience and comfort advising on geopolitics relevant to an FTSE-listed, globally operated energy company Demonstrated success leading teams and managing budgets; excellent written analysis and briefing for senior leaders Willing to travel, mostly within the UK, and occasionally attend out-of-hours engagements Integrated communications planning and execution in fast-moving contexts; data-driven evaluation Outcome-based advocacy, reactive and proactive; trust-based relationships with diverse viewpoints Best-in-class content and storytelling across platforms (digital, consultation responses etc.) Strong track record in measurement of advocacy activitiesStrategic Diligence Deep contextual understanding of macro trends and UK policy dynamics; proactive strategy-shaping for short- and long-term priorities Reputation & positioning instincts-mitigating risk while earning trust as a credible voice Stakeholder orchestration across Whitehall and devolved governments; building transformative partnerships Outcome-based planning with agile course correction; integrated measurement and evaluationGovernment & Policy Ability to maintain a live overview of international and UK geo-political priorities; translate signals into executive-ready insight Experience shaping complex policy positions and integrating them with business strategy Proven integrated advocacy leadership, including coaching senior leaders and ensuring ethics and complianceRisk & Opportunity Management Instinct for reframing policy shifts as pathways to growth and innovation; design of integrated campaigns and coalitions Fluency in stakeholder ecosystem mapping and management; translating insight into bottom-line implications What we offer You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together. Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead. Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise. Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working. Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world. Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents. Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams. Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes. We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here Shell in The United Kingdom Shell UK remains one of the North Sea's biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK's total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations.In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.Shell is a vital contributor to the UK, supporting energy security, jobs and economic value. We provide energy to fuel homes, hospitals, schools, vehicles, machinery and factories. Our history here dates back over 125 years. A UK-headquartered global energy leader, and leading FTSE multinational, we are active across the country's energy system.In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.