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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 in Helsinki is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Driver and Technical Assistant.
The Driver and Technical Assistant is responsible for driving the Embassy vehicles, including the flag vehicle and the mini van. An important part of the role is maintenance of the official vehicles and ensuring the vehicles and garage area are kept clean and in good condition.
Technical assistance to the Estates and Logistics Team and the wider Corporate Services team are also essential functions of this role. The main areas of technical support include back-up IT responsibilities and logistical/estates tasks and other tasks in the embassy as and when required.
The Driver and Technical Assistant will also act as an on-call officer on a regular basis (usually one week per month).
Ready to deliver excellence on the road and contribute to the effective operations of the Embassy?
Here is what the role will require from you:
Driving and car maintenance (50%)
- Act as a driver for His Majesty’s Ambassador (HMA), other staff members and delegations required.
- Deliver correspondence between the Embassy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other relevant authorities.
- Maintain Embassy official vehicles and ensure they are kept clean and in and good condition.
Technical assistance to the Estates and & Logistics team (50%)
- Support in all matters involving the Embassy estate (maintenance, security, IT, procurement).
- Back up for the IT and Security Manager.
- Purchasing and delivery of goods and equipment for the Embassy.
- On-call officer duty (approx. one week per month).
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- fluency in English C1 level and Finnish at B2 (minimum)-C1 level, both written and spoken, according to the CEFR framework, or equivalent.
- Clean driver’s licence and professional driving experience (cars and vans).
- Flexible, ability to work flexible hours (including evenings & weekends).
- Reliable and punctual.
- Positive attitude and a customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
- Good IT skills (from end-user perspective)
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- Technical understanding of H-Vac systems, fire safety issues (e.g. fire alarms and emergency lighting).
- Current first aid certification (e.g., First Aid at Work).
- Advanced/specialist driving qualifications (e.g., defensive, winter/ice, or VIP/protective driving).
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Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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14 September 2025
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Administrative Assistant (AA)
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Full-time, Permanent
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36.25
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Finland
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Helsinki
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British Embassy
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EUR
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3,321
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monthly
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1 October 2025
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This is a full-time, 36.25 hours per week, permanent position.
Staff may be required to work beyond conditioned hours during the week, or at weekends, in such case they are entitled to take time off in lieu. TOIL hours must have prior approval.
Learning and development opportunities:
The British Embassy in Helsinki has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our L&D Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to induction programmes offered to all Embassy and with Department for Business and Trade.
The appointment is subject to professional background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Finland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Finnish employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Finland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
The British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a C1 level or equivalent. For more information, please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
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