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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

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Economics

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AI USED FOR30%moving to60%
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STARTING PAY£40,000 - £50,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, 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+

The degree route

Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£43,000 median
🎓Economics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£42,000 median
🎓Economics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓EconomicsLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Business Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Economics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,000 median

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