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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
Main purpose of job:
The British Government’s Consulate in New York has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join the Policy and Public Affairs Team as Political Officer. 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 in order to make a real difference globally.
The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and 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. In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment side-by-side with 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 Political Officer is key to the British Government’s understanding of US politics and engagement with US political actors in the region of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Fairfield County Connecticut. The Political Officer’s role is threefold: to provide political analysis and reporting of US politics in the region; to engage an extensive network of State and City political and stakeholder contacts in the region on our policy priorities; support senior officials and Government Ministers to engage effectively in the region (including through organising visits) and deliver UK policy priorities in the region by engaging and working with US stakeholders on these priority areas.
As a core member of a small policy team, the Political Officer works closely with the Consul General and Deputy Consul General, our Communications and Media team, as well as supporting our Embassy in DC, the Ambassador to the US and many senior government officials and ministers. The role is based in New York, but the jobholder regularly travels outside NYC.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who enjoys being busy, has excellent organisation skills, is able to build a network of influence, and who is flexible and willing to take on new opportunities as they arise. The successful candidate will have an interest in US politics and have an established network of contacts in the political world. The post holder will have a good understanding of the US politics in the region and should be comfortable distilling complex ideas into simple concepts. The post holder may be expected as part of their duties such as assisting in the running of a senior visitor programme to visit locations in the NYC area.
Roles and responsibilities:
Essential on arrival:
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, or A, NATO, and L2 visa holders with EAD cards.
* The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) may sponsor a G visa in exceptional circumstances.
* L2 visa holders are required to independently secure a valid EAD card after receiving an offer of employment and before starting employment.
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.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: fluent
Desirable:
Seeing the Big Picture, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
23 January 2024
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
New York
British Consulate General
1
USD
$87,130.00 yearly
25 March 2024
Benefits:
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.
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.).
Working Patterns:
This role is 40 hours a week.
The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to typically work from home 2 times a week. We are an organization that also recognizes the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
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, eg 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.
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.
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.
New York
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