Nice to have:

• Driving license for motorcycles
• C1 category Driving licence
• Previous professional VIP driving experience.
• Previous professional driving experience in Athens, Greece.
• Valid certification in Armoured Vehicle driving.

This is a full-time, permanent contract for 40 hours per week. The working pattern is 8hour-long shifts during weekdays. Some additional overtime work during weekdays and weekends will be required and will be compensated in accordance with Greek labour law provisions.

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, 24 days annual leave entitlement (given pro-rata to staff on fixed-term contracts and/or staff working part-time), a training package and flexible working opportunities. Monthly salary for this position is EUR € 1,575.52 gross. An individual personal development plan will be agreed with the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the wider team in the British Embassy in Athens and will be encouraged to play a part in the corporate life of the Embassy.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background, security and medical clearance, as well as the successful completion of a 6-month probation period.

Anyone with right of residence and employment in Greece may apply, including all EU / EEA citizens and the family members of EU / EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Greece.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to terms and conditions service according to Greek employment law. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Greece 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.

Learning and development opportunities: Mandatory training (including but not limited to Armoured Vehicle driving) will be provided by the Embassy. Successful candidate will also entitled to 5 days of Personal Development per annum for development activities.

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

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.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

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