Nick Crouch
Biography
Nick took up his appointment as British Deputy High Commissioner to Australia in January 2021.
Nick has worked in UK Civil Service since 2002, working in a variety of roles across the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the Home Office, the Cabinet Office, HM Revenue & Customs and UK Border Agency. He has served overseas for the British Government in Accra and Delhi – as well as now in Canberra. Prior to the Civil Service, Nick began his professional career in investment banking.
Nick is originally from London and has an MA in International Relations and an MSc in Development Studies.
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Deputy High Commissioner, Canberra
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.