Recording: Women in Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Samantha Job
Her Excellency Samantha Job, British Ambassador to Sweden, discusses her career and the diplomatic profession in celebration of International Women's Day.
Overview
For centuries, women have played a critical role in diplomacy, yet their contributions have often been overlooked. Today, women make up over 40% of all UK Heads of Missions and play leading roles in multilateral organisations.Â
The Ambassador will explore women’s participation in diplomacy, delving into both the challenges and opportunities for women at all levels of decision-making and complex international negotiations. She will also discuss the role that diplomatic academies and think tanks can play in advancing visibility and empowering women to pursue careers in diplomacy.Â
The conversation was moderated by Dr Emma De Angelis, Director, Special Projects, RUSI.Â
About the SpeakerÂ
Her Excellency Samantha Job CMG MVO was appointed British Ambassador to Sweden in September 2024. Prior to her current role, she was Director of Defence and International Security at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office from 2019 to 2022. She has been a career diplomat since 1992, based in a variety of different countries, and specialises in security policy.Â
