JOB DESCRIPTION

View Vacancy – Driver and Office Maintenance, British High Commission St. George’s

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 (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Driver / Messenger

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Provide safe, timely, and courteous driving services for the British High Commission. Ensure proper care and maintenance of official vehicles in line with internal procedures. Support the Office Manager in maintaining and implementing security protocols and systems. Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure the High Commission and its compound are well maintained.

As a team player with excellent customer service skills, you will transport colleagues and official visitors safely and punctually. You will maintain vehicles in good condition and have strong knowledge of roads, government buildings, and key locations across Grenada.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Driver – 50%

• Provide timely transport service in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
• Provide professional driving service to members of the High Commission and any visiting VIPs and/or official colleagues.
• Maintain awareness of potential security threats while driving or at destination and ensuring a defensive response to any threats to the vehicle or passengers, including some advance security checks ahead of visits.
• Check and carry out daily inspection to ensure the vehicles are fit and safe to drive.
• Ensure clear communication with the stakeholders when on official duty, customers and supervising team
• Maintain and submit a record of all journeys.
• Ensuring you hold a valid driving licence and ensure it remains valid to comply with insurance coverage requirements where needed,
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and serviceable. Reporting any defects to the Office Manager.
• Deliver letters and documents and undertake any other driving tasks in support of High Commission.

2. Security – 25%

• On-site supervision and logging details for external visitors and/or contractors to compound.
• Maintenance of security systems in collaboration with Office Manager, Post Security Manager and local security services.
• Upkeep of local security protocols and access systems and operating as part of the security emergency response for incidents.

3. Office and Compound Maintenance – 25%

• Carrying out routine maintenance tasks including upkeep of equipment, repairs, decorating, furniture maintenance etc.
• Additional support work as directed to assist the smooth running of the High Commission.
• Wider assistance to the British High Commission team as needed for official events.
• Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment or any potential hazards to the Office Manager.
• Comply with Health & Safety and Fire safety requirements, reporting and implementing improvements.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Full and valid driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Prior experience in maintenance/handyman skills roles.
• Knowledge of basic office IT systems (e.g. MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams etc).

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Proficient

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Familiarity with local routes and traffic regulations.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Safe and defensive driving techniques.

Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

9 October 2025

Grade

S1

Type of Position

Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week

42.5

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

Grenada

Location (City)

St. Georges

Type of Post

British High Commission

Number of vacancies

1

Salary

XCD $4,623

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

1 December 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Candidates must have the legal status to live and work in Grenada at time of application.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second of subsequent candidate.

Learning and development opportunities:

• Induction
• Manual Handling
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Security Basics
• Safeguarding against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)
• Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption
• Health & Safety

Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 09 October 2025.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

About the Role and Organisation:
The FCDO and its overseas network are recognised as good employers, offering:

• A fair and transparent performance management system linked to staff bonuses.
• A strong learning and development culture.
• A respectful, inclusive workplace with zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

Eligibility and Conditions:

• Applicants must be legally able to work in Grenada (correct visa/status or work permit required).
• Locally recruited staff are subject to local employment law and terms.
• Salaries for those not eligible to pay local income tax (e.g. certain third-country nationals or spouses/partners of UK diplomats) will be adjusted accordingly.
• Reference checks and security clearances will be conducted.

Application Notes:
• Questions about the role will only be addressed during interviews.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (if you do not hear back within three weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful).

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The British High Commission Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Network (ECN) is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working Hours:
The role requires flexibility within a 42.5-hour work week (including breaks). This may include evening and occasional weekend work and may range from standard office hours to 1–10pm. Overtime or time off in lieu will be granted for hours worked beyond 42.5.

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