Jobs for Drivers at The British Council (Abuja and Lagos)

⏲ Dec 2, 2016, 11:22 AM
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The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world. The British Council is recruiting to fill the below position below: Job Title: Driver Locations: Abuja and Lagos Pay Band: Locally appointed Grade E Reports to: Facilities Manager, Abuja & Kano/Facilities Manager, Lagos & Port Harcourt Department: Business Support Services Duration of Job: Indefinite Purpose of Job

To support in the provision of secure transportation of personnel and resources for British Council in accordance with the Organisation’s policies and standards.

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties

Ensure vehicles are serviced in line with the service schedule and that periodic routine vehicle checks are made and that defects and damage are reported promptly. Vehicles are clean and refuelled regularly.
Excellent customer service delivery as the first point of contact to British Council visitors and UK colleagues at the airport.
Report to the facilities team when not driving and provide proactive support to administrative duties and quality customer care related duties. Also carry out routine mail dispatch service as may be required.
Carry out driving and transportation duties in relation to travel bookings, activity and event management and maintain vehicle log books, journey and fuel records.
Clearly communicate transport arrangements and any changes to transport users.

Key Relationships External:

Visiting Consultants and partner organisations

Internal:

All employees of British Council
Senior Management team.

Other Important Features or Requirements of the Job

Periodic travel to risk areas is likely to be necessary following close liaison with The Head of Security.
Regular unsocial and over-hours will be required to meet operational requirements of the post and programme.

Person Specification

Behaviours Essential: Behaviours assessed during interview stage of recruitment process