View Vacancy – Security Guard/Back up Driver (MNE25.434)

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View Vacancy – Security Guard/Back up Driver (MNE25.434)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

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job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

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Job Subcategory

Security

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Job description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who are we?

The British Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro is part of a world-wide network which represents British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Embassy is now looking to recruit a Security Guard/Back up Driver.

The main purpose of the role is to support and contribute to the Embassy’s operation by ensuring:

Support to the Security Manager on physical safety and security of the Embassy compound, HMA and DHM Residences and its employees;
Operation of all access and security control;
Receptionist, first point contact, telephone desk
Fire fighting officer and First Aider
Back up driver, procurement and logistical support
Support to Consular team with their customers

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Security Guard (60%) (proactive approach in monitoring and overseeing the control of access for staff and visitors both at the Embassy and Residence through scanning procedures and search of individuals where necessary; locking and unlocking procedures; physical safety and security of the Embassy and Residence compound, staff and guests; ability to identify irregular situations and to follow action protocols; answering alarms and other disturbances; takes part in fire fighting and first aid situations with exact duties delegated; communication with Residence Security Team, to provide smooth flow of duties and activities; supervising contractors as and when required thus enabling safe environment for the employees and preventing from possible sabotage; other duties as agreed with Security Manager)

2. Back up driver for HMA and DHM (30%) (drive HMA and DHM when needed and optionally provide support for other staff and guests)

3. Procurement and administration (10%) (courier service – post and other shipments collection and delivery, minor procurement, purchase of office materials etc.)

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate shows:

Excellent spoken and written use of English and Montenegrin (min C1 level of CEFR*)
Clear and concise communication skills having in mind day-to-day contacts with staff, visitors, contractors etc
Proficiency in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Internet
Adaptability, flexibility, pro-activity, excellent team-working skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
Driving licence (category B)
Previous experience in a similar role
Previous driving experience

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Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

Previous experience in working in a diplomatic mission.

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Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

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Application deadline

25 January 2026

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Grade

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Type of position

Full-time, Permanent

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Working hours per week

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Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

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Country/Territory

Montenegro

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Location (City)

Podgorica

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Type of Post

British Embassy

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Number of vacancies

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Salary Currency

EUR

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Salary

1,422.23 gross

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Type of Salary

monthly

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Start Date

16 March 2026

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Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time permanent contract for 40 working hours per week. Working pattern: Monday – Thursday: 1st shift 08:00-16:30, 2nd shift 09:30-18:00 (weekly shift change). Fridays: 08:00-14:00.

The successful appointment is subject to confirmation of a background check, security clearance and medical clearance.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Podgorica are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Montenegro employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Montenegro 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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Additional information

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.

Please be advised that 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 job.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

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