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Edward Parr

Ashtead,Surrey

Summary

Versatile officer with expertise in multiple geopolitical spheres. Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to assess fast-moving environments and tailor risk for seniors. Proven ability to build robust relationships across multiple UK and foreign OGDs and NGOs despite cultural differences, leveraging geopolitical insights and fostering international collaboration. Committed to blending the latest tools and information to improve products

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Desk Officer

FCDO
London
07.2014 - Current

2024-2025 (2016-2018) - Trainer (Overseas & Diplomatic)

  • Utilised AI increasing and improving training material and detail saving staff time.
  • Readjusted assessment criteria to balance summative and subjective feedback, improving assurance capabilities overseas whilst providing legal assurance in case of disputes.
  • Reviewed and remodelled specific military training offer to ensure compliance with MOD.

2022-2023 - Ukraine

  • Anticipated and produced key reports on emerging threats, supporting key actions and preventing decisions made in haste.
  • Successfully lead efforts to re-establish our network in country to support key objectives.
  • Briefed multiple senior ministers and military officials throughout continuously evolving threats.
  • Partnered with and built highly successful relationships with various Ukrainian government departments during successful and challenging projects.

2018-2022 - Afghanistan (London & posted)

  • Partnered with MOD ensuring Key Afghan Contacts successfully evacuated. Providing threat assessments leading to initial early adoption of relocation process before the fall of Kabul.
  • Aided design of new counter terrorism offering, providing insight whilst unable to deploy in country.
  • Travelled to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan providing key assessments for potential to use either as a forward platform should the Afghan government retain northern territory.

2014-2016 - Counter Terrorism Department

  • Restructured compliance processes reducing burden on staff.
  • Produced tactical assessments for multiple government departments ensuring effective use.
  • Built key relationships across multiple OGDs and NGOs.


2012-2014 - Sport Direct graduate management scheme & MBA IT Account Manager










Education

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies

University of Kent
Canterbury
09.2009 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Able to assess rapid changing situations and provide insightful analysis
  • Building strong relationships
  • Balance assessment to assure correct level of risk robustness
  • Blend tools and reports
  • Able to integrate multiple cultural standards
  • Strong knowledge of new post-soviet geopolitics
  • Strong knowledge of Balochistan geopolitics
  • Composure during crises

Timeline

Desk Officer

FCDO
07.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies

University of Kent
09.2009 - 06.2012
Edward Parr