Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica and to the Republic of Nicaragua
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.
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 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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