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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.

Diplomat

20

Public Services & Government

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY20
20-YEAR SCENARIO
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.

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.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Diplomatic OfficerAs a Junior Diplomatic Officer, you will assist in research and administrative tasks, gaining exposure to the workings of diplomacy and international relations.£35,000 - £45,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEDiplomatic OfficerIn this role, you will manage specific portfolios, engage in negotiations, and represent the UK at various international forums.£50,000 - £65,000
3PEAK CAREERAmbassador or High CommissionerAt this peak level, you will lead diplomatic missions, shape foreign policy, and represent the UK at the highest levels of international relations.£80,000+