Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
| Permanent Under Secretary of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs and Head of HM Diplomatic Service | |
|---|---|
Royal Arms as used by His Majesty's Government | |
since 8 January 2025 | |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | |
| Reports to | Cabinet Secretary Foreign Secretary |
| Nominator | Cabinet Secretary |
| Appointer | Prime Minister |
| Inaugural holder | George Aust |
| Formation | 1790 |
This is a list of Permanent Under-Secretaries in the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (and its predecessors) since 1790.
Not to be confused with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.