Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
The ‘Global Issues Officer’ role is part of a new cadre of individuals which the British Government is deploying in our Consulates General network to support our regional engagement in the United States. These individuals will be responsible for providing reporting and analysis on some of the key thematic issues between the United Kingdom and United States, delivered from a sub-national perspective: both state and city level. In addition to this, they will also be closely involved in the wider operations of the Consulates themselves, supporting on high level visits, organising public diplomacy events, and the wider corporate functioning of the office. |
As a new role, the successful candidate should expect to be flexible on the core tasks and requirements as the work evolves, doing so with a high degree of initiative in identifying areas of UK interest. They will also be working closely with existing networks within the Consulate, as well as policy teams based in the Embassy in Washington, DC. The initial range of work is likely to include:
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Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
5 June 2024
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Houston
British Consulate General
1
USD
$73,880 annually
22 July 2024
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Working Patterns:
This role is 40 hours a week.
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Learning and development opportunities: |
The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).
Benefits Summary:
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
We offer:
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Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
Please note: Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents, A and NATO visa holders with EAD cards, and L2 visa holders with an up-to-date I-94 form.
You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
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