Bryn Orton
Biography
Bryn Orton is the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Costa Rica and Nicaragua since 6 October 2022. He joined the Diplomatic Service in 2015, first serving in the Europe Directorate before moving to No 10 Downing Street to serve as Clerk to the Prime Minister. His first overseas position was in the UK Mission to the UN in New York and he has since been posted to the British Embassies in Beirut, Santo Domingo and Havana.
Deputy Head of Mission, Costa Rica
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.
Deputy Head of Mission, Nicaragua
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.