Close Protection Driver

Employer: British Embassy
Location: Jakarta , Indonesia


The British Embassy in Jakarta is part of a world-wide network of 230 posts, representing British political, defence, economic, trade, and consular interests around the world.

We are currently looking to recruit a Second Cities and Transparency Officer in the Embassy’s Prosperity and Economic Team, which leads Embassy work on economic, trade and investment and business conditions, and work on science and innovation, energy and transparency.
The team supports UK interests in these areas, whilst developing collaborative links with Indonesia beneficial to both countries. We develop and support external projects that help us in this work. We also collaborate closely with other parts of the Embassy, British Council and the British Chamber of Commerce on trade and investment, education and climate change.

Close Protection Driver - Jakarta

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Jakarta is part of a world-wide network of 230 posts, representing British political, defence, economic, trade, and consular interests around the world.
The successful candidate will provide transport support for the travel of the Head of Mission to aid in his frontline objectives at any time and also meet the Close Protection team's requirements and procedures.


Main Duties and Responsibilities
Driver for the Pool (Embassy operations).
Secure vehicle in their care.
Daily check of tyre pressures, hydraulic fluid, oil, radiator, and battery level
Keep the vehicles clean and ready for service
Report any defects found in the vehicle
Keep an accurate record of all journeys
Essential qualifications and experience
B1 license holder
Healthy mentally and physically (no eye glasses)
Intermediate / basic written and spoken English

Required competencies:
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline: 15 August 2016
Grade: S1
Type of Position: Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week: 48 (with rota shift)
Region: Asia Pacific
Country/Territory: Indonesia

Starting monthly salary (IDR): 3,312,841
Start Date: 7 September 2016
End Date: 6 September 2017

Other benefits and conditions of employment
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package including:
Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year
Medical benefit (medical insurance)
Access to extensive learning and development opportunities
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Applicants must have work authorisation for Indonesia in order to apply. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange for his/her own Police Certificate.


Additional information
We regret to advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.


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, 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.


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