.Chief of Staff to HMA and DHM - Mexico CityThe Chief of Staff is His Majesty's Ambassador (HMA)/ Deputy Head of Mission's (DHM) first point of contact: everything goes through you. You will need to balance action on immediate term reactive issues whilst maintaining progress on longer-term objectives. You will judge the balance of time spent on HMA and DHM's activity, drawing on advice from the Senior Leadership Team. You will ensure HMA and DHM have the most effective support from their Executive Office team – maintaining high standards and controlling the quality of work into and out of executive office.This job requires a lot of cross-functional working. You will need to have strong relationships with key contacts across Embassy sections, local government ministries and private sector stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:We all have a responsibility to embrace the changes of the FCDO as it transforms, building the culture we want to see and delivering our cultural statement in how we lead and behave towards others; how we make decisions and how we get the job done is everyone's responsibility.Lead and oversee the smooth operation of the Executive Office, including a team of 1 x EO (Visits/Conferences Manager), 2 x AO (Diary Secretary, PA to DHM), 1 x S1 (Driver). You will also manage the Executive Office travel and entertainment budget and ensure that Executive Office processes and corporate responsibilities are maintained to a high standard. You will closely work with the Senior Leadership Team to support the successful functioning of the post.Lead and oversee the smooth operation of the Residence Team, including a team of 1 x EO (Residence Manager), 1xAO Chef, 1xS1 Sous Chef, 1xS1 Butler, 1xS2 Driver/Footman, 1x S3 Chambermaids, 1x S3 Gardner). You will also oversee the HMA's Residence entertainment budget and ensure the successful collaboration with the Residence Manager and team with HMA's family. And ensure that Residence processes and corporate responsibilities are maintained to a high standard. You will work closely with the Corporate Services Teams (Corporate Service Manager, Estates Team, Security Team and the Protocol and Logistics Team) to support the successful functioning of the Residence.You will have one eye to the strategic direction of the Executive Office and the Residence while keeping the day to day plates spinning. And you will ensure that work going to and being produced by the HMA/DHM's staff is of the highest quality. You will be required to produce some material and commission others. You will need strong judgement and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity. Every day will be different.You will build strong and effective relationships across the post, the network and the America's Directorate in London, helping colleagues understand HMA/DHM's requirements and ensure that Executive Office and the Residence Team is accessible, reliable, and efficient