View Vacancy - Head of the International Academy, Americas
Main purpose of job: The British Government has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic learning and development (L&D) professional to become the new regional Head (the Head) of the International Academy (IA) for the Americas. This is a rewarding role which supports learning and development for UK government officials working on international diplomacy and development in the Americas and Caribbean. The Head leads on, sets the tone and provides guidance on building a strong learning culture for British Government staff located at 52 British Overseas Missions (Posts) in the region. The Head has strategic responsibility for and oversees all IA activities within the region, aligned with the global L&D strategy and business plan. Reporting to the Vice Principal of the International Academy (based in the UK) the Head will deliver through a busy L&D team of 6 staff based in Washington and Miami. They will provide strategic direction, L&D advice and Organisational Development (OD) support across the region, to meet business needs, aligned with UK government priorities (across Whitehall). They will also provide leadership to a number of thematic issues for the IA globally (the present incumbent leads on management learning and governance i.e. to ensure consistency of IA brand identity and user experience globally). The Head IA (Americas) will:
The FCDO 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 maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance including through hybrid working. In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the Americas region.
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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 visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. *A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas. |
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The British Embassy is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. The International Academy is at the heart of learning in the FCDO. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job.
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This is a regional role managing a team split across Washington DC, Miami and Denver (remote worker). The successful applicant will be co-located with some members of the team and the role also has a significant element of remote management to it.
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- 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.
- 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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.