Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica and to the Republic of Nicaragua: Edward Roberts
Mr Edward Roberts has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua, in succession to Mr Ben Lyster-Binns.
Mr Edward Roberts has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua, in succession to Mr Ben Lyster-Binns, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Mr Roberts will take up his appointment during autumn 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Edward John Roberts
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Pre-posting training (including Spanish language training) |
| 2023 to 2024 | FCDO, Europe Group, Directorate Flexible Resource |
| 2022 to 2023 | College of Europe, Bruges, MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies |
| 2019 to 2022 | Kathmandu, Deputy Ambassador |
| 2017 to 2019 | Department for Exiting the European Union, Policy Manager, Security Partnership |
| 2016 to 2017 | Cabinet Office, Senior Policy Adviser, Migration and EU Asylum Cooperation |
| 2013 to 2016 | Kinshasa, Consul and Second Secretary Political and Prosperity |
| 2011 to 2013 | FCO, Desk Officer, EU Institutions and Treaty Change Bill |
| 2010 to 2011 | European Commission, Brussels, DG AIDCO, Seconded National Expert, Human Development and Migration |
| 2009 to 2010 | Department for Education, Policy Officer, Early Years Improvement Support |
| 2008 to 2009 | Brussels, European Commission, DG AIDCO, Stagiaire, Human Development and Migration |
| 2007 to 2008 | Department for Education, Policy Officer, Education and Skills Bill |
| 2006 to 2007 | Department for Education, Policy Officer, Strategy for Learners with Learning Difficulties |
| 2006 | Joined the Civil Service Fast Stream |
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