British Embassy The Hague

British Embassy The Hague is looking for a new HR and Protocol Officer to strengthen team UKinNL!   The successful candidate will be part of a small team that supports the whole of the UK in The Netherlands (UKinNL) network in the delivery of central HR and Protocol policy.    This role will allow for partnership and collaboration with staff from across the network who are based in the Embassy, International Organisations, or elsewhere in-country. The role would suit someone with strong communication, and organisational skills, who is customer focussed, organised, and creative.   For more information on how to apply, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewN8Ywhi

Today UK Ambassador Joanna Roper announced that Professor Dapo Akande will be nominated for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice in 2026 by the UK National Group.   See more - https://lnkd.in/efDbBGxJ Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - Legal

Yesterday our International Law Team hosted the third iteration of its International Justice Seminar Series in collaboration with the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC on “Understanding Ongwen – the ICC’s Landmark Reparations Order and its Impact on Victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.” Reparations form a vital part of the International Criminal Court’s framework for delivering justice to the victims and survivors of international crimes. On 28 February 2024, Trial Chamber IX delivered its highest reparations order of €52,429,000 to a record estimated number of 49,772 victims following Dominic Ongwen’s conviction in December 2022 for 61 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Uganda between 2002-2005 – including the first ever ICC convictions for forced marriage and forced pregnancies. With thanks again to our outstanding panellists and speakers for providing cross-cutting insights from the TFV, the ICC, and civil society on the legal and practical aspects of adjudicating and implementing the reparations order. The strong discussions during the Q&A sessions only underline the importance of this topic and we hope contributed to increasing understanding of how ICC reparations meaningfully address harm suffered, particularly for victims and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. 

British Embassy The Hague is looking for two Project Manager interns to support the Department for Business & Trade team for a period of 6 months. The internship offers a great opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to gain insight into an international business environment and trade diplomacy, with direct exposure to the workings of the embassy. In this vacancy, we are looking for two interns. One intern will support DBT’s Trade Team with market research projects, event management and enquiry handling. The other intern will support the DBT Investment team with account management and event organisation activities. Application Deadline: 2 September 2024 More information 🔗 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMbcefqX

This week, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainelli visited the Netherlands. Representing the UK’s financial and professional services sector, the Lord Mayor's visit focused on further strengthening the already close economic ties between the Netherlands and the UK, and promoting London as a global finance hub, as well as learning more about the Dutch economic and financial climate. Engagements included NBCC, European Space Agency - ESA, ING, and the Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat.   Both the UK and the Netherlands have strong, innovative, and prosperous economies, and both are home to a thriving share trading venue. The UK and the Netherlands have a long lasting and strong trade relationship, with the Netherlands being the UK’s 3rd largest trading partner. City of London Corporation DUFAS. Dutch Fund and Asset Management Association. Holland FinTech APG

It was a delight to host over 20 guests from the Dutch Artificial Intelligence & Data-Driven sector at the British Ambassador’s Residence to highlight the strengths of the UK’s AI sector and present opportunities for growth for international investors.   During the event, we heard from an exciting line-up of speakers, including:   💡 Lucas Sørensen, Senior Investment Advisor at the @Department for Business and Trade (DBT), presenting the UK’s attractive business environment and what DBT can do to support international investors.   💡 Kate Temperley, Head of Business Development at MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency, highlighting AI and Data strengths and opportunities within Manchester’s ecosystem.   💡 Melina Jacovou, Founder, and Scarlett Chorley, Partnerships Manager at Propel, covering the do’s and don’ts of tech recruitment in the UK.   💡 Connor Harrington-Brandt, Government Affairs Manager at Booking.com, providing insight into their work on AI as well as their UK HQ’s positive role in the Manchester ecosystem.   We look forward to continuing the conversations with our guests and supporting their expansions in the UK.   International investment continues to play a vital role in the UK Government's strategy of placing AI and Data at the centre of their aims to deliver economic growth and improved services. Both the UK and the Netherlands continue to be committed to unlocking the enormous benefits AI can offer, and in November 2023 both countries signed the The Bletchley Declaration by Countries Attending the AI Safety Summit.   If you are an AI or data-driven company looking to set up or expand your business in the UK, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lucas Sørensen Sorensen to discuss how the Department for Business and Trade can be of support. #AI #Data #Investment #BusinessandTrade

Last week, we hosted a reception at the Ambassador's Residence in The Hague marking the official birthday of HM King Charles III. The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the strong relationship between 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇱, as well as the close cooperation with our multilateral partners in The Hague. We'd like to say a big thank you to our guests for celebrating the official King's Birthday with us. Many thanks as well to our sponsors for contributing to a wonderful event representing the best of 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇱 innovation. 💡 - A big thank you to Lightsource bp for sponsoring the reception. Lightsource BP is a global solar leader, working with utilities, businesses, local communities and governments to help meet the rising demand for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. 🚘 - Hard to miss at the party were Jaguar UK & UK Landrover, who displayed some of their electric vehicles at the reception. With the electrification of a range of their vehicles, JLR works on creating a new benchmark in environmental, societal & community impact for luxury business. 📣 - Many thanks as well to BAM UK & Ireland and NewCold. NewCold and BAM are both innovative in their fields, putting sustainability at the heart of what they do. ⚡ - Thank you, too, to our sponsors Arcadis and Rolls-Royce SMR. Rolls Royce had a display of their Small Modular Reactors, which offer an innovative contribution to the energy transition. #NorthSeaNeighbours 🇬🇧🇳🇱

📣 British citizens living abroad 📣   A General Election has been called in the UK on the 4th of July.   The rules around overseas voting have recently changed.   If you previously lived or were registered to vote in the UK at any time, you can register to vote in UK Parliament elections. The deadline to register to vote for the General Election is Tuesday 18 June.   See here for full guidance on how to register: https://lnkd.in/gA-TDW8u   Do you vote by proxy in the General Election? See here for more information: https://lnkd.in/ecFaVFCh   Do you vote by post in the General Election? See here for more information: https://lnkd.in/e4SvF7qR   Please note it is not possible to vote at the British Embassy or Consulate in The Hague.

Last week, the British Embassy The Hague proudly represented the UK Government as a sponsor at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam - one of the largest gatherings of government and industry in Europe! We hosted the UK pavilion, where attendees discovered the UK's extensive industry capabilities, networked with leading UK hydrogen businesses, associations and UK investment regions, and explored our bold ambitions for hydrogen scale-up.   Highlights from the event include include:   💧 - UK-NL Hydrogen Roundtable. Hosted in collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in London, this roundtable fostered crucial discussions on UK-Netherlands bilateral cooperation in hydrogen development. 💧 - British Ambassador to the Netherlands Joanna Roper welcomed guests to the Arbikie Highland Estate Gin-Tasting at the UK Pavilion. In partnership with Scottish Development International, attendees enjoyed a unique gin-tasting experience by Arbikie, the world's first distillery powered purely by hydrogen. Many thanks to Andy Vaughan Of Scottish Development International and Amy Lambert Deputy Director of UK Freeports at the Department for Business and Trade for sharing more about the vast investment opportunities in the UK.   Capping off a busy three days of the Summit, Stefanie Murphy, Director of Hydrogen and Industrial Carbon Capture at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, spoke about the importance of working closely with European and transatlantic partners, including the Netherlands, to create a thriving global hydrogen economy.   The UK-Netherlands partnership is pivotal for scaling up hydrogen and transforming the North Sea into a renewable energy hub. Our vision for hydrogen transcends mere decarbonisation. We are committed to:   💧 - Supporting the development of sustainable, home-grown supply chains. Creating high-quality jobs. 💧 - Leveraging British innovation and expertise to lead the global hydrogen economy.   🔗 Connect with our Energy Lead Ricardo Solis Hernandez to learn more about the UK's hydrogen ambitions and collaborate on building a sustainable, energy-efficient future!   Freeport East , Thames Estuary, Hydrogen Energy Association, Hydrogen UK, Bramble Energy Limited, Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), IntroFlow, KBR, Inc., KGD Industrial Services, Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Mott MacDonald, Petrofac, PxGroup Latam, Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, Turner & Townsend, Wood Mackenzie, Arbikie Highland Estate.   #WorldHydrogenSummit2024 #UKHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #UKInnovation #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

Last Monday, Adam Jackson, Director for International Research and Innovation at the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, visited the Netherlands.   In the morning, he had a series of meetings to discuss all things quantum technology. Adam visited leading research institute QuTech, to learn more about their role in the Dutch quantum ecosystem and their work on Quantum Inspire - Europe’s first cloud accessible quantum computer. Afterwards, Quantum Delta NL hosted Adam at the House of Quantum to discuss potential next steps following last year’s signing of the 🇬🇧 - 🇳🇱 Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in quantum science and technologies.   In the afternoon, Adam met with the Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat and the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, where they spoke about opportunities for further 🇬🇧 - 🇳🇱 research collaboration following the UK’s association to Horizon Europe.   The Netherlands and the UK are leaders in science and technology and have complementary strengths in many innovative areas. 🇬🇧 - 🇳🇱 continue to cooperate closely on scientific research and quantum technology, both important for our shared prosperity. #ScienceAndInnovation #Quantum #QuantumTechnology