£40,000 - £45,000 per annum, inc benefits
Reference: 27832214
An excellent opportunity for a professional and flexible chauffeur to provide a comprehensive driving service for the Executive Chairman (EC) of a global organisation (and other passengers as required) to and from destinations in a comfortable, safe and efficient manner. Also to undertake other ad hoc duties as required.
*PLEASE NOTE: PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES LIVING IN SURREY AREA*
Main duties:
*Provide a driving service that enables the EC to carry out his day to day activities effectively in a calm and secure environment without any undue interference from third parties
*Drive the EC to and from meetings and appointments as required, ensuring the highest level of punctuality is consistently achieved
*Research best routes for planned and / or regular appointments and organise suitable parking / waiting locations in advance as required
*Drive guests to and from various locations as required
*Keep a full record of all trips and associated mileages and provide to EC’s office each quarter
*Undertake miscellaneous duties as required by the EC and / or his PA’s
*Act as a problem solver in the event of an unforeseen incident (eg a road traffic accident; an aggressive driver / cyclist / pedestrian; roadside confrontation etc)
*Ensure the overall cleanliness and condition of the car to the highest standard at all times
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Experience in successfully driving senior executives in high value vehicles in city areas
* Clean driving licence held for a minimum of 5 years
* Detailed knowledge of the roads of Surrey, Greater London and Central London
* First Aid at Work trained
Desirable:
* Advanced Driving skills certification
* Close protection experience / training
Personal Attributes:
Attentive, reliable, punctual and safety conscious
High levels of integrity and professionalism
Takes pride in personal appearance
Calm under pressure
Quick thinking
Resilient
Self motivated to cope with necessary periods of waiting
Working Week:
The EC travels extensively so you will be required on an "on call" basis 24 / 7 when he is in the UK. Flexibility is a must as well as being contactable at all time (bar annual leave periods)
Salary: Competitive + 25 days holidays, Life & Health insurance & pension scheme
