Paul Huggins
Biography
Paul began his career in the FCDO in 2000 in the Scholarships Section. His Diplomatic career has included a variety of very interesting jobs in Culture, Sports and Scholarships. He has travelled the world covering for other Diplomats from 2008 to 2011. Paul has extensive Protocol experience as a Ceremonial Officer and Deputy Head of Protocol Events.
For three years, Paul served as Her Majesty’s Consul in Jerusalem and gained crisis management experience whilst working in the FCDO’s Global Response Centre.
Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Guatemala City
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, Honduras (non-resident)
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.