View Vacancy – MNU – Growth and Prosperity Lead, HEO
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Main purpose of job
Economic growth is the number one mission of the British Government, and the British Embassy Ulaanbaatar is working to maximise our international growth opportunities in Mongolia.
The Growth and Prosperity officer Mongolia leads the UK Government’s growth agenda in-country, working within the British Embassy in Ulaanbaatar. The role sits at the heart of the UK’s economic diplomacy efforts in Mongolia and supports the wider bilateral relationship
This role will lead on:
- Promoting the UK as a stable economy and attractive investment destination
- Building and maintaining strategic economic partnerships created to benefit the whole of the UK
- Assists in the development and negotiation of agreements to facilitate UK trade and investment
- Work closely with businesses and investors to deliver growth across the UK
The jobholder will work closely with FCDO and DBT colleagues across the region, thematic and policy teams in London, and senior Embassy staff including the Ambassador.
The jobholder will identify and secure funding for projects and lead on delivering them.
Success in this role requires a blend of trade policy expertise, political acumen, and strategic engagement to build trusted relationships and deliver tangible outcomes for the UK’s Growth Agenda.
Role and responsibilities:
Growth and Prosperity Lead Mongolia would support delivery of HMG’s Growth Agenda including Industrial, Trade and Critical Minerals Strategies, to foster mutual economic growth between the UK and Mongolia.
The job holder would:
- Create connections and identify opportunities for British expertise to contribute to UK priorities, and harness the opportunities of Mongolian rapid economic growth for British businesses
- Seek opportunities for trade cooperation with third countries in Mongolia
- Deliver and provide day-to-day leadership of FCDO’s new Critical Minerals strategy which links growth and climate objectives. Advise senior leadership in Post where necessary and provide recommendations on priorities
- Build on UK-Mongolia projects to support English Language to develop opportunities for British partners to support the education and higher education sector
- Lead monitoring of UK policies related to sanctions implementation to ensure compliance with international regulations.
- Lead work to strengthen the business and regulatory environment in Mongolia to support FDI.
External Stakeholders
- Build and develop a broad network of relevant business and government relationships with the highest significance for the UK’s economic growth interests, including strategic relationship management of key accounts alongside senior HMG representatives.
- Provide advice and analysis on UK-Mongolia business and trade relations as required to colleagues at the Embassy, including the Ambassador and senior team.
- Take an active leadership role, helping to shape debate, contribute ideas and identify opportunities, including on wider government, regional and embassy priorities.
- Treat colleagues and others fairly with respect, playing a leading role in championing and role-modelling a positive and inclusive embassy and wider regional culture.
Political Acumen and Strategic Engagement
- Bring a deep understanding of trade policy with the ability to translate this into effective, locally grounded diplomacy.
- Demonstrate strong political awareness and context, enabling credible engagement with senior stakeholders across government and industry.
- Build trusted relationships and operate confidently across political and institutional boundaries, ensuring the UK is well-positioned to influence and access key decision-makers in Mongolia to support priority UK growth objectives.
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- Strategic Trade and Investment Expertise: Proven experience in delivering trade and investment outcomes – by having a record of delivery in at least one of the following: (1) understanding and shaping policies to generate economic growth, (2) navigating market access barriers for UK economic growth, (3) securing high-value investment in the UK
- Political Acumen and Diplomatic Engagement: Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in politically complex environments, with the credibility and contextual intelligence to build trusted relationships across government and institutional boundaries.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management: Strong track record of developing and managing influential networks with senior business and government stakeholders, including strategic business account management and cross-government collaboration.
- Communication & resilience: communicate clearly and openly, considering the needs of colleagues and stakeholders even under pressure. Lead meetings with stakeholders, explaining complex ideas and seek agreement where needed.
- Language: Proficient English and Mongolian
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- Language and Cultural nuance: Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within different cultural contexts to build trust and influence.
- Public Speaking and T Leadership: Experience representing government or business interests on panels, conferences, or public forums, with the ability to articulate the strategic value of trade in geopolitical terms.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
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2 March 2026
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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35
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Asia Pacific
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Mongolia
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Ulaanbaatar
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British Embassy
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USD
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USD 33,277.00
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yearly
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4 May 2026
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Working Patterns:
- Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:00, Friday 08:30 – 13:30
- Subject to Embassy flexible working policy
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Ulaanbaatar are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
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Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline.”
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Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
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