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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Climate Diplomacy, Policy
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Main purpose of job
The British Government’s Consulate in San Francisco is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Energy and Climate Directorate as an Energy and Climate Policy Advisor. This is a meaningful role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US – contributing to work shaping international diplomacy to make a real difference globally.
The US Network offers a unique, career-enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a comprehensive benefits package- including generous leave, competitive insurance options, a top-tier 401(k) programme, and access to world-class learning and development resources.
We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and supporting employee wellbeing through a structured working model that includes opportunities for flexible hours, where operational needs allow.
In this role, you will be part of a diverse international environment, working side-by-side with UK diplomats and other country-based colleagues spanning the British Government’s extensive network across the United States and the United Kingdom, which includes the Embassy in Washington, the UK Mission to the United Nations, multiple Consulates, and other Government Offices—comprising over 900 staff and supporting the work of approximately 30 UK government departments and agencies.
As an Energy and Climate Policy Advisor in the British Consulate San Francisco, you will contribute to strengthening UK-US collaboration in environmental, climate and energy policy at the national and regional level. Positioned within Energy and Climate Directorate, you will work closely with internal stakeholders from the British Embassy in DC, San Francisco Consulate, Government Office in Washington State, and other consulates in the US network. This includes officials from other UK government departments and networks including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Science and Innovation Network, Trade Policy, Politics and Public Affairs and Energy teams. This role supports the UK’s broader strategic objectives in energy and climate policy and offers valuable experience in international engagement and cross-government collaboration.
We are looking for a proactive self-starter, and strategic thinker who can develop ideas and strategies to foster UK-US collaboration on energy, environment and climate priorities. You will have professional experience in public policy, international relations, project and event delivery. You’ll bring strong knowledge and understanding of US energy, environmental, and climate policy, both at the federal and subnational levels as well as strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You will have a commitment to high quality work and continuous learning.
The jobholder reports to the Energy and Clean Technology Lead in the British Consulate General San Francisco and offices in the US Network to cover California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. They also work closely with the British Consulate General Los Angeles to cover Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. The job holder may need to travel a number of times a year across the region and potentially visit the UK approximately once per year.
Roles and responsibilities
*These percentages are indicative and may shift over time depending on team priorities and organizational needs.
Resources managed (personnel and expenditure)
This role does not involve direct line management but does require the ability to develop and lead virtual teams in order to deliver your policy priorities. Depending on the local priorities, this role could be responsible for implementing climate and energy projects where you will be responsible for delivery including monitoring spend, people management and budgetary responsibilities.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
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23 June 2026
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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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San Francisco
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British Consulate General
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USD
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$94,460
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yearly
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17 August 2026
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All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
Eligibility
You must have the right to live and work in the US in order to take up this role, whether in your own right or as a dependant, and be able to demonstrate that when required. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, it is your responsibility check your eligibility to work for a foreign government in the United States, and specifically to work in this role at this location, and provide proof of your eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsorship is available.
You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.
Core Hours
While many jobs in the US Network are able to offer flexibility in terms of working hours, core business hours are 09:30 to 15:00 (in the local time zone) Monday through Friday.
All working hours are position-specific and subject to change at any time, without notice. If you have any questions, please address them with the Hiring Manager.
Learning and Development
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.
Unique Tax Rules
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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Working patterns
This role is in-person and full-time at 40 hours per week. Please note that this role requires occasional travel (domestic and international) and out-of-hours work (e.g. evening events).
The deadline for applications is 23:55 PDT on 23 June 2026.
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.
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