Andrew Murray
Job Title
Director
Company and location
Foreign & Commonwealth office in London,
Embassies Worldwide.
Industry sector
Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service
Background
Edinburgh University
Why is Spanish important for your job?
I worked for several years in each of Argentina, Venezuela and Uruguay. Good Spanish was essential professionally and rewarding personally.
Do you speak any other language?
Some French, some Swedish.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Endless variety: it was never dull.
What experience and other job skills are needed?
Good language and international skills; knowledge of the international political and economic structures; and a lively interest in other countries and cultures.