Economic Growth and Social Policy Adviser

Job advertisement

Application deadline: 11 March 2026

Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week: 40

Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory: Political

Type of Post: British Embassy

Location (City): Washington

Number of vacancies: 1

Yearly Salary: $87,920

Start Date: 4 May 2026

Main purpose of job

: The Economics and Social Policy team leads the Embassy’s engagement on economic, financial services, and social policy issues, promoting UK interests in the US and informing UK policy developmen

t. We seek an economist to advise and lead a portfolio supporting the UK’s economic growth mission, including economic, health, education, workforce, and housing, with a focus on identifying opportunities. The candidate should bring strong policy, leadership, networking, and analytical skills, and be adaptable to changing prioriti

es. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating UK economic, health, and social policy engagement with the US, setting strategy, and providing leadership at Federal and State levels. The role involves preparing reports on US developments in economic, health, education, workforce, and housing, and assessing their implications for UK pol

icy. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, confident, and flexible, able to deliver priorities at pace and support colleagues. Experience in economic policy, particularly in health and social policy, in the US and/or UK is prefe

rred. Roles and responsibil

ities: Lead and coordinate a policy portfolio (economic, health, education, workforce, and housing) across the Embassy that identifies opportunities in the US to advance the UK’s economic growth mission, with a focus on the health and social policy portfolio. This includes bidding for and managing project funding and delivery in support of these

goals.Advocate for UK policy interests with a range of US decision-makers, engaging proactively to identify opportunities to promote UK policy interests at Federal, State, and city

level.Develop and maintain a wide range of contacts within Congress, government, industry, and other organisations. Represent the UK at relevant events (seminars, official functions etc.) around DC and the US n

etwork.Plan and drive forward a coordinated programme of UK-US collaboration to include knowledge exchange on policies, working creatively to broaden US domestic support for relevant priorities, and aligning UK and US positions on relevant

issues.Work closely with colleagues in other teams across the US Network to develop strategies that deliver cross-UK Government prio

rities.Shape UK policy through rapid, insightful reporting on US policy developments for senior officials in the Embassy and UK Government, synthesising US policy developments that are relevant to the UK-US economic relati

onship.Contribute proactively to UK policy discussions and advise Embassy Counsellors and the British Ambassador to the United States on relevant policy develo

pments;Support cross-US and Embassy teams to think outside the box and identify new opportunities for UK-US collabo

ration.Lead and deliver visits to the US by senior UK Ministers, officials and parliamentarians, and deliver on other pr

ojects.Handle requests for advice and information from UK and US Gove

rnment.Support the team’s wider events calendar and projects portfolio, identifying opportunities to progress UK social policy objectives through visits, roundtables and receptions and leading on organising

these. Essential on

• arrival: Academic background in economics, economic policy or a closely relat
• ed field.A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in economic growth, social policy or related field in a government, commercial or civil society
• setting.Ability to form networks with relevant stakeholders in Government, Congress, think tanks, industry,
• and NGOs.Ability to represent the Embassy at external meetings and win the confidence of senior US and UK officials, business leaders, and other stak
• eholders.Excellent communication - able to write quickly and engagingly for expert and non-expert audiences, and to explain complex issues effectively in writing and i
• n person.Ability to work independently, with an enthusiastic approach to work, and ability to proactively identify opportunities and drive them
• forward.Flexibility in a team setting, with strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work well with others – including remotely – to win support and deliver
• results.Ability to travel occasionally and work flexibly if

required. Language requirement

s: English Level of language requi

red: Fluent Desirable skills / experience / qua

• lifications: Experience in economic policy, particularly in health and social policy, in the US and/or UK

is preferred. Other benefits and conditions

of employment All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to

starting w

ork. Eligibility You must have the right to live and work in the US in order to take up this role, whether in your own right or as a dependant, and be able to demonstrate that when required. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, it is your responsibility check your eligibility to work for a foreign government in the United States, and specifically to work in this role at this location, and provide proof of your eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsor

ship is available. You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance

/living-in-the-usa. Core

Hours/Hybrid Working While many jobs in the US Network are able to offer flexibility in terms of working hours, core business hours are 09:30 to 15:00 (in the local time zone)

Monday through Friday. Employees will be expected to work from office full-time during the first 90 days of employment. After this time employees may work from home no more than 40% of the working week, subjec

t to operational needs. All working hours and hybrid working are position specific and subject to change at any time, without notice. If you have any questions, please address them

with the hiring manager.

Learning and Development 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, fo

rmal qualifications etc.). 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/li

fe balance. Unique Tax Rules Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professio

nal - before accepting

a job. Additional information Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55

(Local Time) on 11 March 2026. All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable inform

ation in your application form. 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 instruc

tions are not properly followed. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to th

e second or subsequent candidate. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before t