27575 - Driver S1 (ANT)
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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Provide driving services and perform a variety of administrative related tasks as a member of the Corporate Services Team.
Roles and responsibilities
General Driving Duties (60%)
- Carry out all driving duties as directed by Embassy staff, including transporting passengers, delivering and collecting official documents, and supporting any additional transport requirements, including occasional out-of-hours work.
- Work closely with the Transport Manager and Corporate Services Team to plan and coordinate all Embassy transport requirements, ensuring trips are organized efficiently and colleagues are kept informed.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment by supporting colleagues and assisting when required and within your capabilities.
Transport Fleet Management (15%)
- Ensure all vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and maintained to a high standard.
- Always keep vehicles presentable and fully stocked with required supplies, such as drinking water and emergency equipment.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections, including checks of tyre pressure, oil, hydraulic fluids, battery condition, and fuel levels.
- Promptly identify, report, and help resolve vehicle defects or maintenance issues to minimize risks and ensure operational safety.
- Arrange and monitor vehicle servicing, maintenance schedules, and insurance renewals as required.
Administrative Responsibilities (15%)
- Keep communication fluid informing the Corporate Services Team
- Monitor fuel consumption by keeping a fuel log
- Undertake additional duties as required to support the achievement of Embassy objectives.
- Assist with the logistical planning and coordination of high-level visits, including transport arrangements and driving schedules.
- Maintain compliance with all mandatory training requirements and ensure knowledge remains up to date.
Corporate Responsibilities (10%)
- Contribute to the overall effectiveness and wellbeing of the Embassy by supporting corporate initiatives, events, emergency responses, and crisis management activities as required.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
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- Valid driver’s license (B or more)
- Minimum 2 years driving experience
- Broader knowledge of travel routes, road conditions throughout Antananarivo
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management skills
- Well-developed sense of safety; presentable appearance; service and customer focus approach
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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- Previous experience working in a foreign diplomatic mission or an international organisation
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Required behaviours
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Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
Application deadline: 14 October 2026 /*generated inline style */
Grade: S1 /*generated inline style */
Working hours per week: 36 /*generated inline style */
Location (City): Antananarivo /*generated inline style */
Salary: MGA 1,100,000.00 /*generated inline style */
Type of Salary: monthly /*generated inline style */
Additional information
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Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Antananarivo are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Madagascar
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
1.Obtain the relevant permit
2.Pay the fees for the permit
3.Make arrangements to relocate
4.Meet the costs to relocation
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.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate
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