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Business support Assistant and Driver

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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.


We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.


Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.


Role Purpose


To provide administrative, logistical and/or driving related support to the operation of British Council Egypt. The post holder is expected to provide routine logistics and services to contribute to successful delivery and achievements of the office objectives and corporate goals.


Main Accountabilities


  • Occasional unsocial hours at peak periods within the planning and reporting cycles.
  • Visits to other British Council sites will be occasionally requested.
  • Each Business Operations support staff may undertake one or more of the following areas of work according to his or her competency and experience, and to the business need
  • Keeps an eye on premises needs of cleaning materials inside kitchens and bathrooms, e.g. toilets are replenished on daily basis with toilet paper & paper hand towels
  • Moves items between rooms and stores
  • Complies with health and safety rules of the place
  • Makes sure that inside offices & building is tidy and clean
  • Supervises the daily tasks of workers of housekeeping contractor
  • Gives support in handywork might be needed to British Council staff members
  • Delivers a safe driving service and business trips to British Council staff members
  • Maintains office vehicles needs and maintenance schedule record
  • Delivers letters/parcels as required in a timely manner.
  • Maintains vehicle logs and ensures vehicles are fully equipped with required documents and supplies, including first aid kits, fire extinguishers and vehicle maintenance and repair equipment


About You (essential Requirements For The Role)


  • High school graduate or equivalent experience.
  • Basic Arabic language skills
  • Ability to communicate and contribute to simple discussions, to express thought, and to receive tasks.
  • Holding a driving license (for drivers)
  • Experience in driving office vehicles (for drivers)
  • Ability to use simple devices like photocopiers, and shredder
  • Familiar with greater Cairo roads and have a good knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations (for drivers)
  • Being punctual and available
  • Awareness of common safety practices regarding vehicle operation and malfunction to ensure the safety of passengers and cargos (for drivers)


Desirable Requirements For The Role


  • Basic English speaking
  • First Aid Trained- Certified defensive driving skills (for drivers)
  • Experience in supervising on daily office duties & housekeeping
  • 2 years of experience in similar job field
  • Previous experience working in multinational organizations
  • Experience and knowledge of Basic Administration


Further Information


  • Role: Business support Assistant and Driver
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Pay Band: BRC- 2J
  • Location: Egypt
  • Contract type: Fixed term contract as per local labour law
  • Salary: 6,121 EGP
  • Closing date: 22nd August 2023 (11:59pm Gulf Standard Time)
  • Other: This role is open to candidates who have right to work and located in Egypt.
  • Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
  • It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.


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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement


The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.


The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.


We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.


Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.


If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org


Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.

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