Executive Policy Engagement Manager, Deepmind

Google Google · Big Tech · London, United Kingdom

This role focuses on executive policy engagement for Google DeepMind, driving implementation of policy strategies, developing briefings, managing international engagements, and preparing leadership for global events. It requires experience in public policy, government affairs, or executive engagement, with a strong emphasis on communication and stakeholder management, particularly concerning AI policy.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate with senior colleagues and executive offices to shape and drive the implementation of long-term policy engagement strategies for GDM executives.
  2. Draft briefing materials, talking points, and background notes. Brief executives ahead of critical engagements and provide on-the-ground support as part of a wider team.
  3. Develop tailored narratives and messaging to ensure all executive external communications are strategic, consistent, and highly impactful.
  4. Build and maintain an active network across government, think tanks, and industry partners to proactively support the delivery of the engagement strategy.
  5. Maintain the operational infrastructure including forward-planning, opportunity triage, and knowledge systems, while delivering concise, actionable updates on global policy and tech developments.

Skills

Required

  • public policy
  • government affairs
  • executive engagement
  • drafting high-level briefings
  • managing international stakeholders
  • navigating regulatory environments

Nice to have

  • leveraging AI tools to optimize daily workflows
  • preparing, briefing, and supporting C-suite executives
  • navigating complex AI policy issues within a fast-paced, matrixed global organization

What the JD emphasized

  • 7 years of experience in a public policy, government affairs, or executive engagement role
  • Experience drafting high-level briefings, speeches, or policy positions for C-suite executives, senior government officials, or equivalent leadership
  • Experience managing relationships with international stakeholders and navigating regulatory, governmental, or diplomatic environments across multiple jurisdictions
  • navigating complex AI policy issues