Robbie Bulloch

Biography

Robbie Bulloch is Director for Overseas Territories and Polar at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Robbie was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Berlin from 2017 to 2021. From 2015 to 2017 he was Private Secretary to the Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Robbie’s previous roles in London included:

  • Deputy Head, Crisis Management Department (FCO)
  • Head of EU Bill and Parliament Section, EU Constitution Team (FCO)
  • Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister

Robbie completed overseas postings as Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives from 2011 to 2014, and as First Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs at the British Embassy in Madrid from 2007 to 2011.

Robbie joined the civil service as a fast stream entrant in 2000, with roles in the Home Office and European Commission.

Robbie studied English and Hispanic Studies in Cambridge and Belfast, and holds an MA from Kings College London.

Previous roles in government

  • Deputy Head of Mission, Germany
  • British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka