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Diplomat and Foreign Office Official

Diplomats and foreign office officials represent the UK's interests abroad. They analyse what is happening in other countries, negotiate on behalf of the UK government, attend high-level meetings, and build relationships with other nations. The work is about understanding the world and using persuasion rather than force to solve problems.

Diplomat and Foreign Office Official

Public Services & Government

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY20

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST65%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB

STARTING PAY£40,000 - £50,000

MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.

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, offering diplomats a chance to engage in global governance and international law.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)UKTI helps UK businesses succeed internationally, providing diplomats with opportunities to foster trade relations.Commonwealth SecretariatThis intergovernmental organisation provides a platform for diplomats to engage with member states on various issues.