Government Relations Director - Aerospace

A prestigious global organisation is seeking a Government Relations Director to play a pivotal role in shaping its presence and reputation within the Philippines. This position offers you the opportunity to act as the primary interface between the company and key government bodies, ministries, cabinet offices, and influential partners.

What you'll do:

As Government Relations Director, you will be entrusted with advancing the organisation’s interests by building strong connections with government entities while supporting strategic development efforts. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve advising on strategy for key opportunities, managing executive contact plans for campaigns, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, enhancing corporate visibility through stakeholder engagement, and representing the company at influential forums. You will also play a crucial role in gathering intelligence on policy developments and competitor activities while contributing to bilateral discussions that shape legislative outcomes. Success in this role requires you to nurture long-term relationships with ministries and partners while providing actionable insights that accelerate business growth. Your ability to collaborate across teams will ensure that all initiatives are executed seamlessly within a framework of integrity and transparency.

• Assist in formulating comprehensive country strategic development plans that align with organisational objectives and local priorities.
• Advise on strategies for major bids and opportunities by leveraging your deep understanding of governmental processes and market dynamics.
• Develop and manage executive contact plans to support critical sales campaigns, ensuring robust engagement with key decision-makers.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to secure executive support for priority projects and initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to the organisation’s Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and anti-corruption guidelines throughout all assigned missions.
• Enhance the company’s visibility by communicating effectively with senior country stakeholders, thereby strengthening its reputation among public sector leaders.
• Build and maintain close institutional relationships with ministries, administrations, cabinet offices, forces, customers, partners, trade associations, and forums.
• Promote policies on behalf of the organisation by applying appropriate levers in policy formulation up to ministerial level.
• Contribute valuable perspectives during bilateral government discussions, policy initiatives, and strategic planning sessions.
• Monitor competitor activity within the country and provide timely updates on disruptive initiatives that may impact business interests.

What you bring:

To excel as Government Relations Director you will bring extensive experience from senior roles within government agencies or related sectors where you have demonstrated your capacity for nurturing collaborative networks. Your background should include direct involvement in shaping policy initiatives or managing institutional relations at high levels—ideally spanning defence industries or economic development fields. You are adept at interpreting complex regulatory environments while maintaining unwavering commitment to ethical conduct. Your interpersonal skills enable you to connect authentically with stakeholders ranging from ministers to operational teams; your analytical acumen ensures that recommendations are always grounded in sound judgement. Fluency in English alongside local languages is essential for fostering inclusive dialogue across all levels of engagement. Above all else your dependability makes you a valued partner who can be trusted with sensitive information while advancing shared objectives.

• 15 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within national forces or relevant governmental agencies, cabinet offices or private sector organisations involved in public affairs.
• Proven track record of building collaborative relationships with ministries, administrations, cabinet offices, forces, customers, partners or similar institutions at national or regional level.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance frameworks including ethics policies and anti-corruption measures relevant to government relations work.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling you to establish trust-based connections with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience presenting complex topics clearly to support informed decision-making among senior executives or policymakers.
• Recent hands-on involvement in public or private institutions such as central administration bodies or international relations departments within defence, industry, transport or economics sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of legislative mechanisms for developing executive policies at both national and local levels within the Philippines context.
• Fluency in English as well as local language(s), facilitating effective dialogue across multicultural environments.
• Ability to identify new partnership opportunities that align with organisational goals while navigating sensitive political landscapes responsibly.

What sets this company apart:

This global leader is renowned for its commitment to excellence in every aspect of its operations—from technological innovation through to ethical governance. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside generous training opportunities that encourage continuous professional growth. The organisation fosters an inclusive culture where collaboration is celebrated; supportive leadership ensures that every team member feels valued regardless of their background or area of expertise. By joining this company you become part of an international network dedicated not only to business success but also positive societal impact—making it an ideal environment for those who seek purpose-driven careers within a respected multinational setting.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in government relations to new heights while making a meaningful difference on a national scale—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; seize this unique opportunity to join an esteemed organisation where your expertise will truly matter.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.