Government Relations Lead - UK & Europe

Role: Government Relations Lead - UK & Europe
Location: London, UK (hybrid)

Role Description

The Government Relations Lead for the UK and Europe will shape and execute Infosys’ government relations and public policy strategy across the region. The role will use government engagement as a strategic enabler of business growth, customer success and corporate reputation, while helping the organisation anticipate regulatory change and engage constructively with policymakers, regulators, industry bodies and other external stakeholders.

Working closely with regional and global leadership, business units and enabling functions, the role will translate political, policy and regulatory developments into clear business implications, identify opportunities for senior-level engagement, and strengthen Infosys’ position as a trusted technology and transformation partner.

Responsibilities

• Regional strategy and business alignment: Develop and execute an annual government relations and public policy plan for the UK and Europe, aligned with regional business priorities, customer needs and the company’s global objectives. Own the operating plan, priorities and budget for the function.
• Government and regulatory engagement: Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with relevant UK institutions, European Union institutions, national governments, regulators, diplomatic missions and public-sector stakeholders across priority markets.
• Policy intelligence and advice: Monitor and assess political, legislative and regulatory developments. Provide timely, decision-useful advice to senior leadership on potential business impact, risk, opportunity and recommended engagement.
• Leadership positioning: Identify and prepare strategic opportunities for senior leaders to engage with ministers, officials, regulators, parliamentarians, industry leaders and policy forums. Ensure engagements are well targeted, coordinated and followed through.
• Policy advocacy: Represent the company’s interests in consultations, industry coalitions and policy discussions. Develop clear, evidence-based positions that support responsible innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth.
• Cross-functional coordination: Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, HR, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Sustainability, Communications and business teams to interpret requirements, resolve government-related issues and support implementation.
• Commercial enablement: Support business and account teams on government-related aspects of strategic opportunities, public-sector engagements and relevant market-entry or investment considerations, while maintaining appropriate governance.
• Associations and partnerships: Lead engagement with trade bodies, business councils, chambers of commerce, think tanks and other policy institutions. Ensure memberships and partnerships deliver measurable strategic value.
• Reputation and community impact: Work with Communications, ESG and local teams to strengthen corporate reputation and visibility through credible policy dialogue, community initiatives and thought leadership.
• Risk and crisis support: Contribute to crisis-management and issues-management responses where government, regulatory or political engagement is required. Maintain clear escalation and stakeholder coordination.

Priority Policy Areas: The portfolio may include the following themes, depending on business priorities and evolving policy agendas

• AI governance and responsible AI
• Data protection, privacy and cross-border data flows
• Cybersecurity, digital resilience and cloud policy
• Digital economy, technology regulation and competition policy
• Digital skills, workforce transformation, immigration and mobility
• Public procurement and government technology modernisation
• Trade, investment and market access
• Sustainability, energy transition and responsible business

Required Skills and Competencies

• High integrity and sound judgement, with strict adherence to applicable laws, organisational policies and codes of conduct when engaging public officials.
• Deep understanding of UK government and policymaking processes, together with strong familiarity with European Union institutions and the regulatory dynamics of major European markets.
• Ability to connect complex policy developments with commercial strategy, operational implications and enterprise risk.
• Established credibility and relevant networks across government, regulatory, diplomatic, industry and policy communities in the UK and Europe.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare concise executive briefs, consultation responses, presentations and stakeholder messaging.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and relationship-management capability across senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix, lead through influence and coordinate diverse teams across geographies and functions.
• Executive presence and confidence representing the company at high-level meetings, conferences, roundtables and industry forums.
• Curiosity, agility and the ability to learn new technologies, policy domains and market contexts quickly.
• Disciplined planning, prioritisation and follow-through, with a focus on outcomes and measurable impact.

Education and Experience

• Postgraduate qualification preferred in Public Policy, Law, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration or a related field. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.
• Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs or external affairs, with meaningful responsibility across the UK and Europe.
• Demonstrated experience engaging senior government officials, regulators, legislators, industry associations and policy institutions.
• Experience in technology, IT services, consulting, telecom, digital infrastructure or another regulated and internationally oriented sector is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience spanning government or a policy institution and a multinational company would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and manage sensitive, high-impact issues in a complex cross-border environment.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 59 countries to navigate their digital transformation.

With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in 59 countries, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

All aspects of the hiring process and employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All aspects of the hiring process and employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.