{"id":5227,"date":"2005-07-18T08:47:36","date_gmt":"2005-07-18T08:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/viamedia\/2005\/07\/help-wanted-absolutely-not-a-parody.html"},"modified":"2005-07-18T08:47:36","modified_gmt":"2005-07-18T08:47:36","slug":"help-wanted-absolutely-not-a-parody","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/viamedia\/2005\/07\/help-wanted-absolutely-not-a-parody.html","title":{"rendered":"Help Wanted – Absolutely not a parody"},"content":{"rendered":"

The British government put an ad in the Times <\/em>for a new ambassador to the Holy See. There’s no direct link, but here’s the text:<\/p>\n

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The Holy See has the status of a sovereign state. It plays an important role on international issues of importance to HMG such as , development and the fight against poverty. As Ambassador, you will act on instructions from the Government, report on the Holy See\u2019s response, advance HMG\u2019s overseas priorities, and represent the at official functions and ceremonial events<\/span>(including religious ceremonies. We require a high calibre individual, with proven political and strategic awareness, diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and in-depth knowledge of government. You must be able to deal with complex issues, build effective and lasting relationships, and be able to communicate in Italian and French to a high standard. return, we offer a basic salary in the range of \u00a342,640 – \u00a360,405 per annum,<\/p>\n

supplemented by a fully furnished residence, allowances, and an accountable<\/span><\/p>\n

entertainment budget of up to \u00a36,000 per annum. The position is offered on a<\/span><\/p>\n

three year fixed-term contract, which may be terminated by either party at six<\/span><\/p>\n

months\u2019 notice. HM Ambassador to the Holy See Salary range: \u00a342,640 – \u00a360,405<\/span><\/p>\n

+ benefits.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you have the stature to represent Britain at the highest levels, are a British citizen and have resided in the UK for two years\u2019 or more in the last ten years, thenplease submit your CV and covering letter, outlining your relevant experience on-line at www.capitaras.co.uk\/fco For further information, or an informal discussion on this post, please call Emma Thomas on 07799 408 210. Please quote reference B7986. Closing date: 9th August 2005. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, marital status, race, disability, age or sexual orientation. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The ad seems to not be on the website mentioned in the ad anymore. Is this typical? Does Britain usually go to an agency to recruit ambassadors???<\/p>\n

In other diplomatic news.. three former British ambassadors to the Vatican had a letter in the Saturday Times protesting the downgrading of that country’s downgrading diplomatic representation to the Holy See<\/a><\/p>\n

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