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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Communications, Press and Media
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| Main purpose of job: The British Government’s Embassy in Washington has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and creative person to join the Communications team as Chief Communications Officer – National Security. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, working at the forefront of international diplomacy to make a real difference globally. The job will give hands-on exposure to visiting Ministers, national security officials, and diplomats and allows you to grow your diplomatic and communications experience. You will be working in a diverse international environment to support UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country-based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the United States. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made up of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences. The British Embassy in Washington is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. This is a chance to directly contribute to the way in which both Governments collaborate and negotiate on a wide range of issues. In this role, you will work directly with senior UK Officials to shape the news agenda and further the British Government’s communications objectives in the US. As Deputy Spokesperson, you will lead on day to day media operations for the Ambassador while overseeing the reactive Newsteam that is responsible for handling all press queries and media bids. Reporting to the Spokesperson, you will contribute to senior leadership thinking on the strategic direction of the Newsteam and deputize during periods of absence. You will help us deliver on our communications objectives by increasing the Embassy’s media profile and helping shape positive news coverage of the UK. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and manager, able to deliver efficiently through a team and support and develop others to deliver in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. This will need to be accompanied by an in-depth understanding of the US and international media landscape, experience on foreign affairs and national security issues, strong existing media relationships and proven experience delivering communications objectives.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
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21 July 2025
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
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United States
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Washington
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British Embassy
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USD
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$85, 358
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yearly
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8 September 2025
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Please note: This is a in-person role, requiring regular attendance at the Embassy in Washington DC but there is scope for some hybrid working, subject to workload. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.
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.
The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
Please note: 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.).
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.
Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional – before accepting a job.
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Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 21 July 2025.
All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.
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 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
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