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London Chauffeur for TOP LEVEL VIP

Private Chauffeur to High-Level VIP in Mayfair, London (with occasional UK travel)

Full-Time, Permanent Job working Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm core hours

Evening and weekend work required in line with various engagements

£55,000 - £60,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced, professional and highly discreet Private Chauffeur to provide dedicated driving and vehicle management support to a high-level VIP.

This position requires exceptional standards of service, reliability and flexibility. The successful candidate will operate within a security-sensitive environment where discretion, protocol awareness and adaptability are essential, and where schedules may change at short notice.

The role involves supporting official engagements and high-level meetings. The chauffeur will work closely with security teams, protection personnel, demonstrating strong situational awareness and understanding of formal protocol.  This position would suit an enthusiastic and versatile individual with confident yet measured manners, who takes pride in delivering seamless, safe and polished service at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Driving & Transport
• Provide safe, punctual and discreet transportation for the Principal, their family and official guests
• Plan routes efficiently, monitoring live traffic conditions and adapting journeys as required
• Manage airport transfers, meet-and-greet services, business travel and ad-hoc journeys
• Conduct advance route planning including contingency options for traffic, security concerns or protest activity
• Liaise with Metropolitan Police, Protection units and private security teams where necessary
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding movements and schedules
• Uphold security-conscious and defensive driving standards at all times
• Vehicle & Compliance Management
• Maintain vehicles to exceptional diplomatic and presentation standards
• Oversee servicing, MOT, insurance and compliance documentation
• Maintain accurate mileage, journey and maintenance records
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
• Assist the small team in coordination with the Building Manager
• Run occasional errands (collections, deliveries, purchases)
• Support travel preparation and logistical coordination

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a private chauffeur, diplomatic driver or HNWI chauffeur
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Excellent knowledge of London and major UK road networks
• Experience operating within security-aware or high-profile environments
• Impeccable discretion, presentation and professionalism
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with security teams

Ideally we are looking for a chauffeur with an advanced or defensive driving certification (e.g. RoSPA, IAM or equivalent) but not essential.  This role might suit a chauffeur who has previously worked for VIP/Royalty or Delegate that has previous security awareness training or exposure to close protection environments.  All chauffeurs applying must be reliable, punctual, calm under pressure with strong situational awareness. Excellent judgement, absolute discretion, strong attention to detail and protocol awareness are paramount

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