Support government affairs across Europe, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders in a growing area for IonQ.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Monitor policy developments
- Support engagement with government officials
- Prepare briefing materials
- Coordinate meetings with stakeholders
- Support participation in government programmes
Must have
- Experience in government affairs or public policy
- Understanding of European institutions
- Strong research and written communication skills
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders
- Organised and proactive
Nice to have
- Experience in technology or deep tech
- Additional European language capability
- Familiarity with government funding programmes
Practical constraints
- Regular travel across Europe required
- Based in or willing to relocate to the UK
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager at IonQ is responsible for daily policy research, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating government interactions across Europe. This role requires expertise in government affairs, a solid understanding of European policy-making, and strong communication skills to produce briefing materials and policy analyses. It is well-suited for candidates with experience in technology or innovation-led sectors, particularly those familiar with public-private partnerships and funding programs. IonQ's focus on quantum computing positions this role at the intersection of technology and policy.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on IonQ's careers page October 3, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at IonQ: Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
Quick facts
- Is the Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, EMEA role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Oxford, United Kingdom.
- Where is the role based?
- IonQ is hiring for this position in Oxford, United Kingdom.
- What seniority level is this role?
- IonQ targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, EMEA role at IonQ.
From the original posting
About IonQ:
Location: Oxford, UK
Travel: Regular travel across Europe as required
Job ID: IONQ-2083
The Role:
IonQ is hiring a Government Affairs Manager to support our government affairs activity across Europe, working closely with the Head of International Government Affairs to strengthen relationships with policymakers, regulators, government agencies and industry bodies.
This is a hands-on role focused on policy research, stakeholder engagement and execution. You will help monitor political, regulatory and funding developments, prepare briefing materials, coordinate engagement with government stakeholders and support IonQ's participation in relevant programmes, partnerships and industry initiatives. The role offers significant exposure across the business and the opportunity to develop within a strategically important and growing area for IonQ.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyse policy, regulatory and funding developments relevant to quantum computing, emerging technology and IonQ's activities across Europe
- Support engagement with government officials, regulators, industry associations and other external stakeholders, including preparing briefings and coordinating meetings and follow up activity
- Support IonQ's participation in government programmes, funding opportunities, public-private partnerships and relevant industry initiatives
- Develop clear briefing notes, stakeholder materials and policy analysis to support senior leaders and external engagements
- Work across Government Affairs, Commercial, Legal, Communications and technical teams to ensure activity is coordinated and aligned with wider business priorities
Requirements:
- Experience in government affairs, public policy, regulation, political advisory work or a related environment, within industry, government, a trade association or consultancy
- A good understanding of European institutions and policy-making processes
- Strong research and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear briefing materials and policy analysis
- Confidence engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Organised, analytical and proactive, able to operate effectively in a fast moving international environment
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, the UK, with the ability to travel regularly across Europe
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in technology, deep tech, defence, semiconductors or another innovation led sector
- Additional European language capability
- Familiarity with government funding programmes, public-private partnerships or dual-use technology policy
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
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