liaison officer

British

noun

a person who liaises between groups or units
a university official who oversees the operation of the accrediting system in schools

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Lorna McLelland, a former player liaison officer at Aston Villa, said that, despite calls for change after Sala's death, not enough had been done.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Insp Emma White, the family liaison officer, said: "It didn't appear that she'd been thrown from the vehicle, just looking at the windows and things like that."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Judy, who works in children's services as a liaison officer, said she was used to being a nice person but found herself changing during The Traitors as she navigated the game.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

All the gold and silver finds more than 300 years oldare reported to Northamptonshire's finds liaison officer, in line with the law.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

I’m so glad the liaison officer has discovered your French and given you a job that makes use of it.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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