Grad Bites: Starting a Career in the Foreign Office

In this video the Director of the Diplomatic Academy at the Foreign Office, Jon Benjamin, talks about the role of an ambassador, skills & qualities needed in a role in diplomacy, and how to apply to the Foreign Office.

About Jon Benjamin:

Jon Benjamin has been a UK diplomat since 1986. Previously Ambassador to Chile and Ghana, Jon became Director of the Diplomatic Academy in July 2017.

He studied German, Swedish & International Relations at university and has a strong background in human rights.

Jon has also held several other positions in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, including Head of Human Rights Policy Department (2002 to 2005), Deputy Head of Drugs and International Crime Department (2000 to 2002), and Head of Zimbabwe Emergency Unit (2000).

Jon is a big West Ham fan, a Jewish Humanist, and a Londoner.

For more insight and regular updates follow Jon on Twitter -   / jonbenjamin19