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Government Affairs Intern- 12 Months Placement

London, England Job ID JR2026498380 Category Business Support Services Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 18, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is looking for a Government Affairs Intern to be based in Westminster, London.

Boeing’s UK & Ireland Government Affairs team’s function is to understand and shape public policy and the political landscape in UK and Ireland. Working closely with colleagues in the EU and internationally, the team covers a very large portfolio of policy issues of significant importance to Boeing, across Boeing’s business divisions (including commercial, defence and services) including but not limited to:

·         Defence, Security and Space.

·         Aviation and Aerospace industry.  

·         Environment and sustainability.

·         Trade.

·         Party Politics.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Conducting research and analysis to understand current and future political landscape. This will inform the Government Affairs Team’s strategy and advocacy, across the following subject areas:

    • Party Politics

    • Defence 

    • Aviation

    • Industrial Strategy

    • International Relations  & Trade

    • Sustainability  

  • Manage reporting requirements.

  • Support senior leaders with bespoke, ad hoc projects often in support of business capture activities.

  • Support set-piece engagement events, including those in the Houses of Parliament and Defence Trade Shows, such as the Royal International Air Tattoo.

The intern will be exposed to the following development opportunities:

  • Understanding of senior leadership, management, strategy and decision making of an international multi-billion pound company (based in the Head Office, UK)

  • Understanding of the key issues and challenges of the Defence and Aerospace sector

  • Developing a comprehensive understanding of the machinations and structures of government

  • Developing political acumen, and understanding of how the politics-of-the-day impacts on government policy

  • Understanding the interactions of government and business

  • Developing critical thinking, analysis and judgment skills. 

  • Developing influence, political and diplomatic skills.

  • Potential travel to other European capitals. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated interest in politics and/or government.

  • Bachelor’s degree level completed or in progress (at least two years in), ideally in political, business or psychology themed subject.

  • Ideally undergraduate or postgraduate still undergoing further education.

Relocation:

  • This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization:

  • This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 03, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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