JOB DESCRIPTION

View Vacancy – ROK – Embassy Driver, S1

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)

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy Seoul is seeking for a dynamic, customer focused, pro-active Official Driver to support our daily operations within the mission.

Official Driver is an exciting role that supports strengthening the UK – Korea partnership by providing official transport to FCDO staff to and from official appointments. Working closely with the Corporate Services Officer (CSO) and other drivers to provide safe and reliable transport services, the Official Driver plays an important role responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, route planning and ad hoc support, as directed by the CSO.

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. Staff members’ roles and responsibilities may evolve in response to changing contexts and organisational needs, and they may be required to undertake as reasonably required.

주한영국대사관에서 단기 임시직 운전기사님을 찾습니다. 주한영국대사관이 대한민국 내에서 영국을 대표하는 정부 기관임을 고려, 정중하고 책임감 있게 행동하며, 현지 교통법규를 준수하고 대사관 직원 및 VIP 승객의 안전을 최우선으로 하시는 분이어야 합니다

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

To perform the duties of official driver at the British Embassy to a high standard displaying excellent driving skills. Be punctual, courteous and aware of the reputational importance of the British Government to the Republic of Korea. The successful candidate must follow local traffic regulations and ensure the Ambassador/Embassy staff and other VIP(s)/driver’s safety at all times.

General driving duties

• Drivers should be able to check traffic situation, e.g. by using navigation app, in advance and plan alternative routes to avoid traffic when needed and should check venues in advance so they know where to go on arrival.
• Drivers shall follow the traffic law and ensure to deliver customers safely to the right place such as all related ministries; companies; airports; train stations; hotel; restaurants etc at the right time: keeping to speed limits; not using the horn, obeying road mark and signals.
• Be able to judge unfamiliar environments flexibly and take initiative to communicate with the Ambassador or Line Manager to ensure effective collection and arrival of the Ambassador.
• Be able to work at a very short notice – out of normal working hours/ weekend. In such cases, overtime will be paid.
• Be available to perform ad-hoc tasks set by the Embassy that require the use of a vehicle.
• Learn and accumulate driving experience, work with another team member according to work requirement.
• Record the travel log regularly, ensure the details are accurate.

Care of vehicles

• Keeping the vehicle clean and serviceable, including being aware of when servicing/ vehicle safety test is due and liaising with Line Manager to organise a suitable time for the works to be carried out.
• Daily check of tyre pressure, hydraulic fluid, oil, battery level and fuel.
• Identifying any defects as early as possible and to keep any potential risk to a minimal level. Report any fault or damage immediately to Line manager and liaison with garage to repair the vehicle.
• Keeping an accurate record of all journeys and submit to Line Manager on a regular basis, ensure car service and vehicle safety test is carried out at the appropriate times.
• Be responsible for the fines to the official cars.
• Ensure the car is stocked with First Aid equipment.

Other Duties

• Keeping the car clean and presentable at all times, both inside and outside.
• Delivery of documentation to Ministry of Foreign Affairs as required.
• Ad hoc duties as directed by the Line Manager.

주요 업무

일반 운전 업무

• 서울 및 대한민국 내 도로 현황에 대한 이해도가 높고, 내비게이션 앱을 활용할 줄 알며, 이를 활용해 교통 상황을 사전에 확인하고, 필요 시 우회 경로를 계획합니다.
• 목적지(정부 부처, 기업, 공항, 기차역, 호텔, 식당 등)에 안전하고 정확한 시간에 도착하도록 운행합니다.
• 교통법규 준수(속도 제한, 신호, 도로 표지 준수, 불필요한 경적 사용 금지).
• 낯선 환경에서도 유연하게 대처하고, 대사 또는 라인 매니저와 적극적으로 소통하여 원활한 픽업 및 이동을 보장합니다.
• 평일 외 근무, 주말 및 공휴일 포함 긴급 호출에 즉시 대응 가능.
• 필요 시 평일 외 주말, 공휴일 업무에 투입 가능.
• 대사관에서 요구하는 차량 관련 임시 업무 수행.
• 운행 기록을 정확히 작성하고 정기적으로 제출.

차량 관리

• 차량을 항상 청결하고 양호한 상태로 유지.
• 타이어 공기압, 오일, 유압, 배터리, 연료를 매일 점검.
• 정기 점검 및 안전검사 일정을 확인하고 적절한 시기에 정비.
• 차량 결함이나 손상 발견 시 즉시 보고하고 정비소와 협력하여 수리 진행.
• 모든 운행 및 정비 기록을 정확히 관리.
• 차량 내 구급상자 비치.
• 공식 차량 운행 중 발생한 법칙금 책임은 본인에게 있습니다.

기타 업무

• 차량 내부·외부를 항상 청결하고 단정하게 유지.
• 필요 시 외교부에 문서 전달.
• 라인 매니저가 지시하는 기타 업무 수행.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Driver must have Korean 1st class driver’s licence.
• Be familiar with various destinations including ministries, companies, airport, hotels etc.
• Have a broad knowledge of travel routes, road conditions throughout Seoul.
• Ability to learn and improve
• Able to use Navigation app (such as T-Map etc)
• Strong communication skills
• Some knowledge of technical /mechanical issues.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekend and public holidays.

필수 자격 및 역량

• 한국 1종 운전면허증 소지.
• 서울 내 주요 목적지(정부 부처, 기업, 공항, 호텔 등)에 대한 지식.
• 서울 시내 도로 상황 및 주요 경로 숙지.
• 내비게이션 앱(T-Map 등) 활용 능력.
• 원활한 의사소통 능력.
• 기본적인 차량 정비 지식.
• 야간, 주말, 공휴일 등 유연한 근무 가능. (이 경우 오버타임 수당 지급)

Language requirements:

Language: English: Basic working proficiency, Korean: Native

언어요건

영어 (기본 업무 가능 수준) 한국어 (모국어)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Preferably driver has worked in a foreign diplomatic mission or has had similar experience before.
• More than 2 years’ experience of being a full-time driver

우대 조건

• 외국 공관 근무 경험 또는 외국인 수행 경험자 우대.
• 외국인 수행 경험자 우대.
• 전일제 운전 경력자 우대.

Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

26 November 2025

Grade

S1

Type of Position

Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week

36

Region

Asia Pacific

Country/Territory

South Korea

Location (City)

Seoul

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

KRW

Salary

3,231,265

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

5 January 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

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 based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Learning & development opportunities:

The British Embassy Seoul encourages all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training (courses) and informal (job-shadowing, coaching, on-the-job training etc). The majority of our formal L&D opportunities are drawn from FCDO resources. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training (‘lunch & learn’) or coaching/mentoring.

Working Patterns:

Monday – Thursday 09:00 – 17:15, Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Other Information:

Candidates must currently hold the right to live and work in the Republic of Korea.

Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Staff who are recruited by the British Embassy Seoul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Seoul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Korean employment law.

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.

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

Additional information

This is a temporary, fixed term role of 2 months, with possibility of renewal.

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

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

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.

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. 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.

To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate these behaviours, including through your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles: Civil Service behaviours which provides detailed guidance on how the behaviours are defined.

Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to prepare specific examples of when they have demonstrated these behaviours in their application. Using the STAR format to provide evidence of your skills and experience in your application and at interview helps to give a structure. You briefly describe the situation in which you showed the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.

For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender and nationality.

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.

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.