Diplomat
20AI EXPOSURE TODAY20
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST65%
NOT A FORECAST65%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Diplomat
Diplomats represent the UK and build relationships with other countries. They work on things like trade, peace, and solving shared problems such as climate change. It's about understanding other cultures and finding ways countries can work together.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI exposure is modest for this work today
AI exposure today for this job is modest on our index (20), an estimate rather than a measurement. We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)The FCDO is the UK government department responsible for foreign affairs, offering a dynamic environment for diplomats to thrive.
British CouncilThe British Council promotes cultural relations and educational opportunities, providing diplomats with a platform to engage globally.
UK Mission to the United NationsThis mission represents the UK at the UN, focusing on international peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)UKTI helps UK businesses succeed internationally, offering diplomats a chance to engage in trade and economic diplomacy.European Union External ActionThis body manages the EU's diplomatic relations, providing opportunities for UK diplomats to engage with European partners.