We are looking a Government and Political Affairs Lead ready to shape strategy, build influence, and travel across our sites in Nottingham, Solihull and London and beyond, to connect with key stakeholders

Here's what you'll be doing

Join E.ON UK as our Government and Political Affairs Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy policy. You will lead our engagement with political stakeholders across Westminster, devolved governments and regional leadership, building trusted relationships with Ministers, Members of Parliament and senior advisers.You will also lead a small team of dedicated Policy Advisors, providing guidance, mentoring and setting a clear direction. This senior role comes with a company car allowance, private medical cover, and other outstanding benefits, reflecting the responsibility and impact of the position. Acting as a strategic advocate for E.ON, you’ll influence the policy and investment frameworks needed to accelerate the UK’s energy transition, support economic growth and ensure energy remains affordable. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of business, government and public impact.

As Government and Political Affairs Lead at E.ON UK, you will play a central role in shaping our engagement with political stakeholders and influencing the policy environment for the energy transition. This is a senior, high-profile role requiring strong judgement, credibility and the ability to operate effectively at the intersection of business and government.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive government and political affairs strategy across Westminster, devolved governments and regional leadership

• Building high-impact relationships with Ministers, MPs, Peers, Special Advisers and senior political stakeholders

• Leading parliamentary engagement activity, including Select Committees, All-Party Parliamentary Groups and political events

• Delivering strategic advocacy and lobbying campaigns aligned to key policy and investment priorities

• Monitoring and interpreting political developments, providing insight and advice to senior leadership on risks and opportunities

• Preparing senior executives for ministerial meetings, parliamentary appearances and major stakeholder engagements

• Providing credible leadership and direction to the political engagement team, ensuring cohesion, performance excellence and alignment with E.ON’s wider strategic objectives

• Working collaboratively across communications, policy and regulatory functions to ensure a consistent and effective external voice

What we need from you

• Significant experience in political engagement, government relations or public affairs.
• Strong understanding of UK political institutions and parliamentary processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior political stakeholders.
• Experience advising senior executives on political strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate confidently in complex and politically sensitive environments.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, company car allowance, private medical cover, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

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Get in touch

For more information about the role please contact Sophie.saunders@eoenergy.com.

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