Driver & Assistant to Chairman

• Reporting to:Chairman/ nominated company representative
• Hours:Normally 09:00 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 16:00, with additional evening and weekend hours by prior engagement
• Location:Bleasby and Nottingham City. As required, including travel to appointments in other directions.
• This role can be fulfilled on a part-time/ job share basis

To provide a reliable, professional and discreet driving and assistance service to the Chairman of the business.

The role will also involve providing an appropriate level of practical support to enable the Chairman to travel safely and comfortably, attend appointments and access buildings and facilities with confidence.

The successful candidate will need to be patient, considerate, dependable and flexible, with an understanding that requirements may occasionally change at short notice, particularly in relation to medical appointments.

• Provide safe, punctual and comfortable transportation for the Chairman to business for work, professional, personal and medical appointments.
• Plan journeys appropriately, taking account of traffic, parking, accessibility and sufficient travelling time.
• Assist the Chairman when entering and leaving the vehicle where required.
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, presentable and ready for use.
• Monitor basic vehicle requirements and report any servicing, maintenance or other issues promptly.
• Undertake occasional evening and weekend driving by prior arrangement.

• Provide considerate practical assistance during journeys and appointments, recognising the Chairman’s individual needs and mobility.
• Carry bags, paperwork, coats and other personal belongings as required.
• Assist with access to buildings, including opening doors and helping to identify appropriate entrances, lifts and accessible routes.

• Be prepared to provide transport and assistance for medical appointments, including appointments which may arise or change at relatively short notice.
• Maintain a reasonable degree of on-call/standby availability, as agreed in advance, to accommodate medical requirements.
• Exercise sensitivity and absolute discretion regarding any personal, medical or confidential information encountered through the role.

The regular working pattern will normally be:

• 9.30am–11.00am
• 2.30pm–4.00pm

There will also be a requirement for additional hours during evenings and at weekends, which will normally be agreed in advance.

Given the nature of the position, some flexibility around these hours is essential. In particular, reasonable standby availability may be required in connection with medical appointments or changes to the Chairman’s schedule.

• Hold a full, valid driving licence and have an excellent driving record.
• Be an experienced, careful and confident driver.
• Be punctual, dependable and highly trustworthy.
• Have a calm, patient and considerate manner.
• Be comfortable assisting with everyday mobility and practical needs.
• Have good judgement and awareness of personal safety and dignity.
• Be willing to work flexibly when circumstances require.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion when working closely with the Chairman and his family/business.
• Be personable and professional while also understanding when privacy is required.