Senior Government Relations Advisor

Function: Strategy
Contract: Full time – Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Government Relations team as a Senior Government Relations Advisor, where you will lead Bentley’s policy analysis and advisory work to support the company’s strategic priorities and Beyond100+ sustainability ambitions. Working closely with the Director of Government Relations and Sustainable Luxury, you will provide expert insight on political and regulatory developments, shape Bentley’s policy positions, and support the company’s engagement with government and key stakeholders across the UK and Europe.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring Bentley is well positioned to anticipate policy changes, influence key debates, and align government relations activity with the company’s long-term business strategy.  Reporting into the Director of Government Relations and Sustainable Luxury, your main responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of Bentley’s policy positions across key areas including trade, sustainability, investment, and skills, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and industry developments.
• Monitoring and analysing UK, regional, and European policy and regulatory developments, providing timely, strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Chairing and coordinating the cross-functional Automotive Technical Legislation Alignment Session (ATLAS) to ensure internal alignment on emerging regulatory issues affecting the automotive sector.
• Advising internal stakeholders on political and policy developments, working collaboratively across functions to ensure government affairs activity supports wider business objectives.
• Conducting stakeholder mapping and political analysis to identify engagement opportunities and potential policy risks.
• Managing external agency relationships to strengthen policy insight, briefing materials, and government engagement strategies.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of VIP visits, ministerial engagement, and high-profile external events.
• Preparing and delivering briefings, reports, and presentations for senior internal audiences and external stakeholders.

About the Team
The team is at the heart of Bentley’s engagement with political stakeholders and policy makers, ensuring that our strategy aligns with the fast-evolving regulatory and political landscape. We work cross-functionally to support all business areas, helping shape the environment in which Bentley operates. We play a critical role in delivering Bentley’s Beyond100+ vision, advocating for a sustainable, innovative, and competitive future. Joining our team means contributing to a company that blends heritage and forward-thinking in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

About you – Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of the UK political process and landscape, with experience of analysing policy development and its impact.
• Strong understanding of automotive policy and legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience representing organisations in external settings.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and functions, prioritising effectively and delivering aligned policy outcomes.
• Competence in creating external policy materials, presentations and speeches.
• Managing agency relationships.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a great team – strong interpersonal skills.
• Solutions orientated.

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Bentley’s bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever evolving experiences that blend artistry, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.

Closing date: 07 April 2026