EG - Driver (S1)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Job Category
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
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The British Embassy in Cairo is looking to recruit a Driver under the Corporate Services Section, job grade S1, on a fixed term contract of one (1) year.
The successful candidate will provide a safe, reliable, and professional transport service in support of British Embassy Cairo operations. The role involves the transportation of Embassy staff, official visitors, VIPs, and official assets, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, discretion, and customer service.
As a frontline representative of the Embassy, the Driver plays a key role in supporting operational delivery and maintaining the Embassy's reputation through professional and courteous service. The successful candidate will ensure Embassy vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and maintained to the required standards.
In addition, the role also supports wider Corporate Services functions, including providing assistance to the Embassy Messenger Team when required and contributing to business continuity, emergency response, and crisis preparedness activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transport Embassy staff, official visitors, VIPs, and supplies safely, professionally, and punctually, ensuring full compliance with local traffic laws, road safety regulations, and Embassy procedures.
- Provide a high standard of customer service, acting as a professional representative of the British Embassy and maintaining a courteous, respectful, and discreet approach at all times.
- Ensure all assigned vehicles are fuelled, clean, roadworthy, and maintained to the required operational and safety standards.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections, including checks of tyres, fluid levels, batteries, lights, safety equipment, and general vehicle condition, reporting any defects or maintenance requirements promptly.
- Monitor vehicle performance and assist in the identification of minor mechanical issues, escalating concerns to management and maintenance providers as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date vehicle logbooks, journey records, fuel records, mileage reports, and other transport-related documentation in line with audit and compliance requirements.
- Plan routes effectively, taking into account traffic conditions, security considerations, and operational requirements to ensure timely arrivals and departures.
- Provide assistance to passengers at airports, including support with customs procedures, luggage handling, and arrival and departure arrangements where required.
- Support official VIP visits, ministerial delegations, and high-profile events by providing professional, secure, and discreet transportation services.
- Maintain awareness of security protocols and promptly report any incidents, accidents, security concerns, or unusual circumstances through the appropriate channels.
- Support transportation requirements for internal and external events, meetings, conferences, and official functions organised by the Embassy.
- Travel throughout Egypt as required and during crisis times to support Embassy operations and maintain operational readiness across all locations.
- Work on a shift basis, including weekends, public holidays, and outside normal working hours, and undertake overtime when operationally required.
- Support the delivery of Embassy transport services during periods of increased operational demand, staff absences, or emergency situations.
- Participate in crisis preparedness activities, emergency response operations, business continuity planning, and crisis management exercises as required.
- Assist in maintaining transport readiness during emergencies, ensuring vehicles and records remain operational and available at short notice.
- Act as a backup Messenger when required, providing support for official Messenger duties and responsibilities.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with Embassy staff, visitors, suppliers, government officials, and external stakeholders.
- Comply with all Embassy policies relating to security, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, information management, and data protection.
The jobholder must be aware of, and be involved in, any Post contingency and evacuation planning and response.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. Depending on future Embassy requirements this role may also cover additional project work in future. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Key behaviours required for the role:
- Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
- Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
- Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
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- Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Proven driving experience with an excellent standard of driving skills.
- Holder of a valid professional driving licence, with strong local knowledge and navigational skills.
- Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Capable of using initiative and remaining calm and composed under pressure.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently when required.
- Flexible to work on a shift basis, including public holidays, weekends, and outside normal working hours, as required.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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- Previous experience of driving for an embassy/ foreign diplomatic mission.
- Experience driving Armoured Vehicles.
- Awareness of basic vehicle mechanical requirements and maintenance needs.
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Required behaviours
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Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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Other benefits and conditions of employment
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Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, the Embassy will be able to employ you as long as you:
- Have the right to work and live in Egypt; and
- Receive the appropriate level of security clearance.
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD 608 per month, subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations, based on a 42 hours per week. Normal working hours are from Sunday to Wednesday 08:00-16:30 and Thursday 08:00-16:00.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training and development, etc. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term contract of one (1) year, subject to three (3) months’ probationary period.
The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers through formal and informal training and coaching. A healthy and active Learning & Development committee supports staff in their goals. In addition, we have access to the substantial number of resources that the Embassy and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s International Academy provide. The successful candidate will be encouraged to consider professional development subject to resource environment.
Additional information
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must ensure that the online application form is completed in full, including:
- Complete education details and employment history.
- Complete experience, professional skills, and behaviour-based sections.
Please note that it is mandatory for all applicants to complete every section of the online application form, including employment history, education details, technical skills, experience, and behaviour-based questions.
Applications that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications must be submitted before 23:55 local time on 11 October 2026.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Cairo) 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 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s 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.
Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.
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 Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Egypt employment law.
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