JOB DESCRIPTION

View Vacancy – Driver, British Embassy Minsk (BLR25.319)

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 identity, 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. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory

Driver / Messenger

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Minsk is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.

We are looking to recruit two Drivers (1 full-time position, 1 part-time position) who will drive Embassy staff and perform other driving duties as required, while also having responsibilities as Security Guards.

Roles and responsibilities:

As Driver:

• Driving Embassy’s staff as required including regular regional trips and long-distance trips;
• Performing other driving duties (diplomatic bags, letters, invitations, etc) as directed by Embassy’s staff;
• Keeping the vehicle clean and serviceable in line with Embassy’s transport policy and manufacturer’s manual;
• Ensuring all passengers wear seatbelts and follow safety requirements;
• Keeping accurate records of all journeys in a vehicle logbook;
• Ensuring that timesheets are maintained and submitted on time;
• Ensuring compliance with the FCDO’s transport policies and regulations;
• Providing assistance with courier runs;
• Performing ad hoc tasks around the Embassy as required, moving/lifting heavy items, covering for the reception, customs clearance procedures, etc).

Additionally, the jobholder will also have responsibilities as Security Guard:

• Controlling access to the British Embassy building;
• Ensuring that no unauthorised items are brought into the Embassy;
• Managing parking around the Embassy.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

• Fluency in Russian at C1 level and in English at A2 level, according to the CEFR*;
• Driving experience of at least 5 years;
• Professional attitude, able to greet and assist visitors and the public in a polite and respectful way;
• Ability to work in a team and respond flexibly to changing circumstances and extra duties;
• Good health and physical condition (medical certificate required): must be able to drive long distances and to lift heavy items (e.g. carry large water bottles and similar items);
• Prepared to undertake short-notice trips at irregular hours;
• Clean criminal record.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

• Experience working in an international organisation or Embassy.

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

1 October 2025

Grade

S2

Type of Position

Full-time, Part-Time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

36 hours per week for full-time position, 18 hours per week for part-time position

Duration of Post

24 months

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Belarus

Location (City)

Minsk

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

2

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

1,226 USD gross for full-time position, 613 USD gross for part-time position

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

1 November 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Please note that we are looking to recruit 2 vacancies: 1 full-time position of 36 hours gross per week, and 1 part-time position of 18 hours gross per week. You have the opportunity to indicate which of the two positions you wish to apply for during your application.

Working patterns: These positions don”t have fixed working hours. Working pattern will include early slots and late hours. It may also require overnight stay for long trips (e.g. Vilnius, Warsaw). Overtime is paid and time off in lieu (TOIL) is provided.

Candidates must hold a valid Belarusian driving licence and passport.

The successful candidates will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Minsk are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belarus employment law.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Belarus. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Additional information

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

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 be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements