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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 a Driver, job grade S1, on a fixed term contract of one (1) year.
The jobholder will be part of the Transport Team, maintaining a high standard of driving skills and punctuality to ensure the safety, comfort, and dignity of all passengers.
The role is open to all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, and offers a respectful, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
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 construction 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 devices 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/Service Centers and report any issues immediately.
- Conduct purchases for office expenditure using cash or GPC (officially provided card), obtain receipts and account for all expenditure.
- Collecting the mail from MFA and other locations as instructed on the transport schedule and delivering mail and invitations.
- Performing additional duties to support wider Corporate Service functions as and when required.
- Foster a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all passengers and colleagues.
- Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy, especially when interacting with diverse groups.
- Participate in training and development opportunities, including defensive driving and customer service.
- Support Embassy values including equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager or head of section. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also 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:
- 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.
- Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
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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 organizational skills and flexibility to manage and prioritize 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 with others and who is also capable of working on their own initiative.
- Commitment to working in an inclusive and respectful environment.
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning and development.
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- Previous experience working as Driver for an Embassy/ Consulate or an international organization.
- 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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28 September 2025
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S1
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Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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40
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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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SAR
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6,143.00
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monthly
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30 November 2025
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Eligibility:
The position is available to Saudi nationals and to current holders of valid Saudi residence permits or transferable iqama. If you already have the right to work and reside in Saudi (iqama), you will be required to transfer your visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.
Monthly salary details:
- Base Salary – SAR 4,154.40
- Housing Allowance – SAR 1,128.60 (subject to eligibility)*
- Travel Allowance – SAR 500.00 (subject to eligibility)*
- Total – SAR 6,143.00
*Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependants of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is for a fixed term contract for one (1) year. The British Embassy Riyadh employs Country Based Staff in line with Saudi Labour Law. Contracts for full time positions are renewable at the end of the term.
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 public holidays.
Normal working hours for the Embassy are from 08:00 to 15:00 from Sunday to Thursday, with core working hours from 10:00-15:00. Core working hours is the period of the day that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core hours is a flexible period, which allows employees to choose when they work, subject to operational needs.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening and weekend), including at public holidays. Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
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:
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.
Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), 2) a motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted before 23:55 local time on 28 September 2025.
Applications submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted.
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.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates’ 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.
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 job 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 successful applicant’s employment will only be confirmed after the completion of any security clearance/checks. The checks can take several weeks to complete, and the applicant will only be employed if the UK security clearance is granted.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy 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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