Chauffeur, London

Requisition ID 35692 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division President's Office Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 4 years Posting End Date 27/05/2025

Purpose of Job

To act as Driver /Chauffeur to the President.

Background

The Driver/Chauffeur reports directly to the President and works closely with the President’s Executive Assistant and other President’s office staff regarding all day to day co-ordination of travel.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving the President from home to and from the office; to and from airports / train stations, to and from meetings, social engagements and weekend engagements. This may also involve working at the weekend to take the President to and from the airport.
• To be on call when the President is in the UK.
• Ensure the President arrives punctually and safely for all appointments, flights etc;
• Take care of and treat as confidential any paperwork in the vehicle.
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and tidy and all times and that it is regularly serviced and in good working condition.
• Undertake ad hoc office duties as required by President, his Executive Assistant and other staff in the President’s office.

  Knowledge, Skills, Expereience and Qualifications

  • Possess full clean UK driving licence;
  • Fluent English both written and spoken;
  • A thorough working knowledge of the London area, including extensive knowledge of the location in and around London of hotels, restaurants and major organisations;
  • Full working knowledge or routes to major airports (i.e. Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick, London City, Luton Airport) including parking arrangements and terminal layout to ensure efficient and speedy arrivals and departures.
  • Familiarity with locations, entrances, exits to venues etc;
  • An advanced driving qualification either from the Military or a UK Police Force would be an advantage but not essential;
  • Ability to drive a wide range of prestige motor vehicles;
  • Experience of driving and providing personal security to senior businessmen and or diplomats would be desirable but not essential;
  • Capacity for hard work with the ability to work efficiently and cheerfully;
  • Prepared to work as needed, being flexible with regard to annual leave arrangements to fit with President’s schedule;
  • Computer Literate: Microsoft Outlook and Word.

    What is it like to work at the EBRD?

    Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

    The EBRD environment provides you with:

    • Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
    • A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
    • An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

      Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

      Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).