Political Economy Adviser, Grade – HEO, Bengaluru

2 weeks ago


Bengaluru, India Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Full time
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Political Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The role of the Political Economy Adviser involves facilitating, advising and steering high-level political engagement of senior HMG stakeholders. This is a role ideally suited for those with expertise, experience and a passion for India, its politics, society, and culture and who are motivated to continue to grow on the job.

The holder of this position will help senior HMG stakeholders understand Karnataka, its politics, economy and society and its role in Indian national politics, in support of both UK-India bilateral and UK global priorities. The jobholder shall proactively analyse and report on state politics, its implications for both Karnataka’s and Indian economy and society, as well as its impact on UK interests in India.

The jobholder will identify and secure funding for projects and lead on delivering them

The job holder reports to the Deputy Head of Mission in Bengaluru and works closely with the British Deputy High Commissioner in Bengaluru and Head of the India Bilateral team in the Political Department in the British High Commission, New Delhi, as well as the network of Political Economy Advisers across India.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

Reporting, Analysis and Relationship Management (50%)

Political & Economic Reporting and Analysis:

Timely analysis of key political and economic developments (eg. state Budget, economic survey, major policy announcements etc), and analysis of longer-term trends in Karnataka and India, and their impact on UK interests. Nurture and develop a wide network of contacts, particularly within government, political, legislative, and parliamentary, think-tanks, and media in Karnataka. Advise on targeted engagement with key stakeholders and lead on strategic relationship management.

Chevening Programme & Projects (30%)

Contribute to the Living Bridge agenda by leading on the Chevening programme and University outreach activities in the region. Effectively promote the Chevening programme in the region; strengthen the existing alumni network to enhance UK soft power; promote the UK education offer; and foster collaboration between educational institutions in UK and India to further strengthen people to people links. Identify projects and implementing partners in support of UK objectives; work up project proposals and secure funding; oversee projects, ensure delivery of objectives and follow up as required.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure): (10%)

Line management responsibility of one member of staff

Cross-department support and Corporate contribution: (10%)

The job holder shall be expected to collaborate with colleagues across our seven Deputy High Commissions, especially at times of high volume of work, developing ideas for visit and event programmes and support and sometimes lead on implementing them. This necessarily requires the ability to work collaboratively. We also expect the jobholder to voluntarily take on a corporate objective.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):  

Line Manage EO, Press and Communications

Learning and development opportunities:

The FCDO offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities throughout the year.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

Bachelor’s/Post graduate Degree The successful candidate should be able to produce written work that is concise, timely, and reflects a clear understanding of a UK audience’s needs. Deliver briefings and presentations in a confident and professional manner. 

The successful candidate would have at least 5-6 years of relevant working experience , knowledge of and familiarity with Indian politics, society, governance structures, and institutions.

Demonstrate you bring with you a broad-based political contact network and can leverage BHC contacts in support of the UK’s policy objectives in India.

Understand the needs of a diverse range of customers both within the High Commission, and at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London

Language Requirements:

Language : Written and oral English and Kannada Level of language required: Expert Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

Knowledge of Hindi is desirable Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 9 October 2025 Grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region South Asia & Afghanistan Country/Territory India Location (City) Bangalore Type of Post British Deputy High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency INR Salary INR 121,533 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation Type of Salary monthly Start Date 15 December 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 121,533 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family which includes self, spouse/partner and children up to an age of 23 years and irrespective of age, only if with, physical or mental disability.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.


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