He joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1982, and has also worked in Germany, South Africa and Greece.

He subsequently served as the deputy head of mission in Berlin.

During his tenure as Ambassador, he was criticised after he was photographed wearing shorts while visiting a mosque.

[2] He was named the Ambassador to Romania in succession to Paul Brummell and took up his appointment in August 2018.

[3] Noble mediated a dispute over Bucharest Pride 2021, enabling the march to take place along its traditional route.