View Vacancy – Driver / Clerical Assistant (BGR24.189)

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.

Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Driver / Messenger

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The Corporate Services team at the British Embassy in Sofia is looking to recruit a full time Driver/Clerical Assistant to join the team as soon as possible. The Corporate Services department is at the core of the British Embassy’s operations and the Driver is a key member of the team.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide safe and timely transport services to all passengers, in official vehicles to and from scheduled appointments, and also during Ministerial visits, trips to the countryside and abroad.

As Driver the job holder will deal with delivery of documents, letters, invitations and packages to/from various organisations and partners. They will make sure that diplomatic mail is sent, received and distributed in an efficient and timely manner. As Clerical Assistant, the jobholder will support the Corporate Services team with purchases, deliveries, logistics around Embassy events and other ad hoc tasks.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of the Ambassador’s Office.

Why you should apply:

You want to improve and develop – we offer the opportunity to attend advanced driving courses, including training overseas, specialised evasive driving courses;
English language – if the English language is important to you, we can offer free language courses with the best supplier in town;
Team and colleagues are important – we are a friendly team and we support each other;
Like flexible working – we offer shifts and on call duties, trips out of Sofia and out of the country;
Mentoring package on clerical duties by the Receptionist/Management Assistant;
Free parking space in City Center based on availability.
25 days of annual leave;
Very generous Health insurance;
Diversity – no 2 days are alike with us, you will be able to work on different challenges every day;
Doing other things – we offer the flexibility for staff to work on projects that are out of their main job, to support other colleagues or partners on different causes

Roles and Responsibilities:

Official Driver

The role of the Driver is a challenging and rewarding position. It requires a motivated individual with attention to detail, someone who is proactive, demonstrates a can-do attitude, who is open to learn on the job, able to work with others and deliver a high-quality service.

Drive official vehicles in a professional and safe manner in the country and abroad. Be punctual, courteous and well-dressed at work.
Perform daily inspections to ensure all official vehicles are clean and in good working order. Report any defects, faults and incidents. Complete journey records sheets.
Ensure timely maintenance of official vehicles, including MOTs, insurances, vignettes, etc.
Assist diplomats and the Embassy with their vehicles.
Be prepared to work on shifts, late evenings, weekends and public holidays, in the country and abroad.

Clerical duties

Organise the Diplomatic Mail to be sent, received and distributed in timely manner.
Help with customs clearance of consignments for official use.
Deliver documents, letters, invitations, packages, etc to/from various organisations and Embassy contacts.
Help the Corporate Services team buy and pay for different products and items as necessary: office consumables, household items, utility bills, etc.
Pay invoices and for services and account for them in a timely manner.
Help the Corporate Services team with ad hoc requests.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate shows:

Working level of spoken and written English (Independent user) at a B1 level according to CEFR* and Excellent written and spoken proficiency in Bulgarian (at a minimum of a C1 level according to CEFR)*;
Valid Driver’s licence B category (C or D category will be an advantage);
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional driving role or similar experience;
Clean criminal and driving record;
Basic car maintenance knowledge;
Working level of IT skills (MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel);
Willingness to learn, develop and improve.
Flexibility and willing to support colleagues in ad hoc tasks.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable qualities include:

Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work in a team in a fast-moving environment;
Working level of spoken and written of English language knowledge higher than B1 level will be an advantage – or similar;
General knowledge of Sofia city and the outskirts – main roads, alternative routes, addresses of government offices and agencies;
Punctual and courteous manner with excellent customer service skills;
Valid Driver’s licence C or D category.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

15 May 2024

Grade

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

36h/ week

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Bulgaria

Location (City)

Sofia

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

BGN

Salary

1981.82 BGN monthly gross (non-negotiable payable 13 times/year)

Start Date

1 July 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This a full-time and permanent position. The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of BGN 1981.82 (gross), (non-negotiable, payable 13 times per year). The job holder may be required to work out of hours, on weekends and public holidays as necessary. We pay an allowance for on-call and out-of-hours duties.

Working hours: working on shifts .

The job holder may be required to work out of hours, on weekends and public holidays as necessary. We pay an allowance for on-call and out-of-hours duties.

The job holder will be entitled to 25 days annual leave.
The successful candidate will be provided with a mobile phone with unlimited data and calls.
We offer free parking space in the City Center upon availability.
Generous medical insurance and allowance for uniforms.

Due to the nature of the role, this position has no possibility for working from home.

Core skills training and mandatory trainings will be provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. All staff have a personal development plan and access to world class learning and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance.

Anyone with right of residence and employment in Bulgaria may apply, including all EU/EEA citizens and the family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Bulgaria.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Bulgarian employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Bulgaria and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information

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

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.

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

Please be advised that the FCDO will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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