Driver for British Embassy Paris - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Entreprise vérifiée

Paris, France

il y a 3 semaines

Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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Description

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

The British Embassy in Paris is looking for a Driver to support the delivery of UK priorities by providing excellent, safe, timely and proactive driving support.

Additionally the role will include general office and other driving support for the team.

Roles and responsibilities:

Working in a busy environment, ensure key Embassy staff (including Ambassador and Deputy Head) are driven to/from events, meetings and engagements in a safe and timely fashion.
Work closely with the Executive Assistants/teams to plan transport requirements.
Lead on planning and delivery of ministerial transport for key France Network events and wider embassy events.
Lead on delivery of transport logistics for UK ministerial and senior officials.
Ensure embassy vehicles are always prepared, ready for use and have a high level of cleanliness and safety at all times.
Build network of key stakeholders at the embassy and elsewhere in order to help the team effectively deliver high profile visits/events.
Support teams across the France Network on occasions when they need transport support for particularly complex, large, or highprofile events.

This role would also include elements of office and administration support to France Network teams.

The exact tasks will depend on team priorities but are likely to include elements of:

- office management
- resolving ad-hoc issues/problems that arise in the office
- support teams with administrative, technical, IT and security issues as required

Essential qualifications, skills and experience - At least five years of experience working as a professional driver;
- strong interpersonal skills;
- excellent communication skills;
- ability to interact with senior colleagues.

Absolute discretion and the ability to keep information seen or heard in confidence.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint etc,
- experience of working for government/a diplomatic mission/international organisation and knowledge of protocol and handling of ministers etc.

Good knowledge of Paris and its road system

Required behaviours 1

Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline 13 December 2023

Grade - S1

Type of Position - Permanent

Working hours per week - 35

Region - Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory - France

Location (City) - Paris

Type of Post - British Embassy

Number of vacancies - 1

Salary Currency - EUR

Salary 1
gross)

Start Date - 15 January 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

This is a full-time permanent contract with a salary of
2519 EUR gross per month.
Learning and development opportunities
(and any specific training courses to be completed):
Additional information 1

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 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.