Press release
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Sweden: Ms Samantha Job
Ms Samantha Job CMG MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden in succession to Ms Judith Gough CMG.
Ms Samantha Job
Ms Samantha Job CMG MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden in succession to Ms Judith Gough CMG. Ms Job will take up her appointment during August 2024.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Samantha Louise Job
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to present | Full time language training |
| 2019 to 2022 | FCDO, Director, Defence and International Security |
| 2016 to 2019 | Washington, Counsellor, Foreign and Security Policy |
| 2013 to 2015 | FCO, Joint Head, North Africa Department (Job Share) |
| 2010 to 2012 | FCO, Deputy Head, Digital Diplomacy Department |
| 2004 to 2008 | UK Mission to the United Nations, First Secretary (New Threats, Counter Terrorism and Counter-Proliferation) |
| 2003 to 2004 | FCO, Head, European Security and Defence Policy, Security Policy Department |
| 2001 to 2003 | FCO, Head, Weapons of Mass Destruction Export Controls, Non-Proliferation Department |
| 1999 to 2001 | FCO, Head, War Crimes Section and International Criminal Court Bill, United Nations Department |
| 1994 to 1999 | Bangkok, Full Time Language Training (Thai), then Second Secretary (Political) |
| 1992 to 1994 | FCO, Desk Officer, Libya/Tunisia then Middle East Peace Process, Near East and North Africa Department |
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Published 10 May 2024