View Vacancy - MNL - 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.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Driver / Messenger

The British Embassy Manila is a large diplomatic mission delivering a dynamic and rapidly expanding programme of activity in support of the UK's objectives on prosperity, security and consular matters. The Embassy is a modern, diverse and inclusive employer where everyone contributes to the embassy's values of Well-being, Opportunity, Respect and Collaboration.

Main purpose of job:

Official Driver is an exciting role that supports strengthening the UK - Philippines partnership by providing official transport to FCDO staff to and from official appointments. Working closely with the Transport Manager and other drivers to provide safe and reliable transport, the Official Driver plays an important role in ensuring that we are able to deliver a range of objectives for  His Majesty’s Government (HMG).  Other responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, route planning and ad hoc support, as directed by the Transport Manager.

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

As Official Driver:

  • To drive safely at all times and abiding by local traffic laws & regulations.
  • To ensure that passengers are properly seated and wearing seatbelt/s before departure.
  • To coordinate daily with the Transport Manager/Transport Coordinator for the driving schedule and in any other concern relative to embassy transports.   
  • To check destinations and ensure routes to and from the locations are safe & accessible (without on-going road works) & will not endanger driver and vehicle occupants.
  • To be punctual, honest, courteous and well-dressed at all times.
  • To undertake messengerial duties for pick up/drop off important official documents.
  • Undertake VIP visit support duties.
  • Properly fill up forms for overtime and other claims.
  • Perform other tasks as directed by the Transport Manager/Transport Coordinator. 

Vehicle Maintenance:

  • To ensure that embassy vehicles remain clean before & after every official trip.
  • To undertake daily inspections of the embassy vehicles focusing on the following:
  1.  Brakes
  2. Lights
  3. Oil
  4. Water
  5. Air (Tire Pressure)
  6. Gas (or Fuel)
  • Report any noted defects and accidents immediately to the Transport Manager/Transport Coordinator.
  • Fuel up vehicles as per guidance (when tank is already half full) & only at designated fuel stations.
  • Ensure every official trip is logged on the record book every journey signed off by or any of passengers.

  • Valid driving licence (at least for light manual & automatic vehicles)
  • No criminal record (need to submit a valid NBI clearance)
  • Sound knowledge of Metro Manila
  • Basic car maintenance knowledge

Familiarity of Metro Manila:

  • Have a thorough knowledge of Metro Manila major thoroughfares and roads including those leading to the major airport terminals (to include the VIP parking & lounges).
  • Developed knowledge about the location of national & local government offices & agencies.
  • Developed knowledge on the locations of national & local Philippine National Police stations & precincts, and hospitals.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Intermediary

  • Have basic computer knowledge – at least in MS Word & Excel, and use of the internet for e-learning courses & other FCO net services
Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
10 July 2025
S1
Full-time, Permanent
39
Asia Pacific
Philippines
Manila
British Embassy
1
PHP
29,148.18
monthly
1 September 2025

Benefits:

The British Embassy Manila offers the following:

  • A competitive compensation package
  • 36-hour work week
  • Guaranteed 13th and 14th month pay
  • 20 days paid annual leave (calculated on Pro-rata basis if joined after 1 January)
  • Extensive medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.

Learning and Development Opportunities:

  • Undergo Defensive and Evasive driving course/s in UK or any location were such training is provided for regular embassy vehicles and emergency flag car duties.
  • Undergo training in First Aid & Basic Life Support.
  • Undergo training on vehicle trouble shooting. 
  • E-Learning and job specific training by the STSO

Working Patterns:

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:00, Friday 08:00 – 15:00

Other Information:

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

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. 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. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

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.

Candidates are expected to have a valid NBI Clearance.

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

 

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.

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.

This opportunity is closed to applications.