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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Driver / Messenger
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The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for Driver on a fixed term contract for two (2) years.
The jobholder will be part of Transport Team, maintaining a high standard of driving skills and punctuality to ensure the safety of passengers at all times.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Demonstrating excellent driving skills. Safely transport staff, visitors, and delegates to and from specified locations in a timely manner.
- Assist with the loading and offloading of staff luggage, products, and materials to and from specified locations.
- Conduct daily basic vehicle checks to maintain safety and cleanliness, e.g., check oil, clean windscreen, tyre pressure, fill fuel, fill screen wash.
- Ensure the car seats and car interior are clean.
- Regularly check Embassy provided first aid kit, fire extinguisher, radio set, etc., and ensure these are in good working order.
- Use navigation apps to determine the best route to destination and map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip. Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions as needed.
- Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up to date on road conditions.
- Follow and respect all traffic rules, including using hands-free device when receiving phone calls while driving.
- Dress smartly at all times and especially when key delegations and VIP officials are visiting.
- Answer clients’ questions about the area and local places of interest.
- Schedule regular car service appointments with Embassy mechanics and report any issues immediately.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis.
Key behaviours required:
- Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.
- Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
Eligibility:
Applicants should have a clean and valid KSA driving license.
The position is available to Saudi nationals and to current holders of valid Saudi residence permits or transferable iqama. The successful candidate will be required to transfer their sponsorship to the British Embassy.
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- High standard of driving skills and extensive knowledge of driving in and out Riyadh, ideally with relevant work experience (i.e., as company/ personal driver). Holds a clean and valid KSA driving license ideally for at least two (2) years.
- Physically fit to drive safely and respond to challenging situations.
- Experience working in an international and multicultural environment. Able to present a professional image of self and the Embassy.
- Good organisational skills and flexibility to manage and prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure.
- Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates courtesy and consideration in dealing with staff and other stakeholders.
- Good in English language skills, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly.
- Team player who works well others and who is also capable of working on their own initiative.
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- Previous experience working as Driver for an Embassy/ Consulate or an international organisation.
- Knowledge of driving to other cities in Saudi Arabia.
- Arabic language skills
- Good IT and computer skills. Knowledge in using MS Office applications.
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Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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14 April 2024
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S1
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Full-time, Fixed Term
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40
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24 months
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Middle East & North Africa
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Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh
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British Embassy
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1
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SAR
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5,900
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2 June 2024
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The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.
Monthly salary details:
- Base Salary – SAR 4,320
- Housing Allowance – SAR 1,050 (subject to eligibility)*
- Travel Allowance – SAR 500 (subject to eligibility)*
- Total – SAR 5,900
*Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance.
No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is full-time, based on 40 hours per week (8 hours per day, 5 days a week). The jobholder will be required to be flexible as work hours will be dictated by operational needs and will involve working outside of normal office of hours (evening/ weekend), including at public holidays.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-day probationary period.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their iqama under the Embassy’s sponsorship.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must include with their online application form
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours required.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is at 23:55 KSA local time on 14 April 2024.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Riyadh/ British Consulate General Jeddah) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
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Saudi Arabia
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