Job Overview: Seeking a highly skilled and adaptable individual to serve as an Executive Protection Driver for a high-profile principal who resides outside the United Kingdom and is present in the country periodically (less than six months per year non consecutive). This unique role combines the responsibilities of a professional driver with those of a personal security guard. Candidates must be prepared for a dynamic and unpredictable work schedule, with working hours ranging from none on certain days to 12+ hours on others, depending on the principal’s requirements.
When the principal is not in the United Kingdom, the employee will remain on full salary without the need to perform regular duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transportation Duties:
- Safely and efficiently transport the principal to and from various destinations while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
- Maintain the assigned vehicle(s) in excellent condition, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and readiness for immediate use.
- Ensure the vehicle is in immaculate condition at all times, and collecting all receipts for reimbursement of expenses. An advance will be provided for possible expenses.
- Security Duties:
- Provide close protection to the principal, ensuring their safety during transit and at destinations.
- Remain vigilant and responsive to emergencies or unexpected situations, and be ready and able to identify threats, advise, and remove the principal from potentially dangerous situations.
- Additional Duties:
- Adhere to confidentiality agreements and maintain discretion in all aspects of the role.
- Collaborate with other members of the principal’s team, including the secretary and accounting.
- Perform occasional errands or tasks as requested by the principal.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Language Skills:
- Proficiency in Turkish(required).
- Driving Skills:
- Valid driver’s license
- Combat Training:
- Demonstrable combat or self-defense training (e.g., boxing, martial arts, or equivalent). Any professional or amateur careers in such sports are an advantage.
- Other Requirements:
- Flexibility and willingness to work on-call with an unpredictable schedule.
- Strong situational awareness and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- High level of physical fitness and stamina.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary, paid year-round regardless of the principal’s presence in the United Kingdom.
- Full salary provided during periods of inactivity (when the principal is not in the UK).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/03/2025