Government Affairs Director
Government affairs directors represent their organisation to politicians and civil servants, trying to influence laws and policies that affect their business. They're diplomats between the corporate world and government.
Government Affairs Director
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£40,000 - £50,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (30), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Government Affairs OfficerIn this entry-level role, you will assist in research and analysis of policy issues, support senior staff in advocacy efforts, and help coordinate meetings with government officials.£40,000 - £50,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Government Affairs ManagerAs a mid-level manager, you will take on more responsibility in developing strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading advocacy campaigns.£60,000 - £75,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Government Affairs DirectorIn this peak career role, you will oversee all government affairs activities, shape organisational strategy, and represent the organisation at high-level meetings and events.£90,000+
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