Job Description

Main purpose of job:The British High Commission in Singapore is part of a worldwide network of 230 United Kingdom overseas missions, representing British security, prosperity and consular interests abroad. We are currently looking to recruit a Driver for our Defence section. The successful candidate will work closely with the two other Drivers in the High Commission team, as well as with the Transport Manager.Roles and responsibilities/what will the jobholder be expected to achieve: * Driving the Defence Section vehicles for the Defence Adviser and his team. Providing reliable, safe and well-planned services with a focus on customer service. Daily review of transport bookings and strict adherence to the High Commission\'s Transport Policy.

• Providing driving support for visitors to the British High Commission including being actively involved in the planning of routes, liaising with key visit stakeholders and being able to work and react to fast paced and ambiguous conditions during the visit
• Weekly cleaning of all British High Commission cars, including additional cleaning prior to major visits.
• Sending vehicles for timely and regular servicing & LTA inspections as required, with escalations to the Transport Manager. Monitoring of deadlines for Road Tax and Insurance payments including the provision of quotations to the Transport Manager.
• Processing all required payments and receipts for ERP and Shell cards in consultation on a weekly basis.
• Providing ad-hoc support to Defence Section and other teams in the British High Commission as and when required.
• Maintaining all transport and vehicle related records.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• A valid Class 3 driving license with no points deducted and no serious traffic offences on their record
• Excellent knowledge of the road network and traffic system in Singapore
• A good understanding of the Highway Code
• Previous experience as a limousine or private driver is an advantage
• A basic understanding of Microsoft Office (e.g. to check diaries)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

They will be well presented, physically fit, and able to work under pressure and with staff of all levels of seniority. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, flexible approach to working hours as overtime and work on weekends are occasionally required, and the ability to work collaboratively as a team player.Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Previous experience in an Embassy or Government environment

Required behavioursCommunicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working TogetherApplication deadline28 May 2024GradeS1Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week44RegionAsia PacificCountry/TerritorySingaporeLocation (City)SingaporeType of PostBritish High CommissionNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencySGDSalary2,315Start Date24 June 2024Other benefits and conditions of employmentBenefits:We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of SGD 2,315 per month and a generous annual wage supplement (as part of total guaranteed remuneration) of an additional 2 months\' salary paid out in December each year, Central Provident Fund (CPF) payment in lieu for non-Permanent Resident foreign nationals, 23-days annual leave entitlement and a health insurance plan. The basic salary is non-negotiable.We have a generous leave offer including: 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 5 years\' service, with the option to carry over up to 12 days into the subsequent leave year; 14 public holidays; generous maternity and paternity leave; and childcare leave. We encourage volunteerism and offer up to 3 days paid volunteer leave.We offer medical insurance to support staff with the high costs of healthcare in Singapore and periodic reimbursement for the cost of eye tests and replacement eye wear.Learning and development opportunities:We offer time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.The BHC has an active Learning & Development Committee which works hard to provide a comprehensive L&D offer. There is a wide range of options available for personal development including training courses, coaching and mentoring, job-shadowing, presentations and learning sets. Staff have access to a wide variety of online resources through the International Academy and Civil Service Learning. Staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all available opportunities.All new hires undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses that must be completed in order to pass probation.Working Patterns:Normal working hours are 44 per week: 8.00am to 5.45pm from Monday to Friday. Beyond these hours overtime rates are paid.BHC Singapore supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering - in this role this must be balanced against the operational needs of the Defence Adviser and other staff.Other information:In addition to the duties which this job normally entails, you may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the High Commission, including playing a part in the corporate life of the mission and supporting any crisis response.No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Our values of Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence (CORE) are our guiding principles. We aspire to live our values consistently in order to make the British High Commission a great place to work where staff feel valued, supported and inspired to be their best. To learn more about the Commission, watch .Please note that all successful candidates will be expected to serve a minimum of 6 months in their new role before being eligible to apply for further positions within the British High Commission.Additional informationPlease note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field \xe2\x80\x9cApplication 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.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.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.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.

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