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:
1. Driving & Transport
2. Provide safe, punctual and discreet transportation for the Principal, their family and official guests
3. Plan routes efficiently, monitoring live traffic conditions and adapting journeys as required
4. Manage airport transfers, meet-and-greet services, business travel and ad-hoc journeys
5. Conduct advance route planning including contingency options for traffic, security concerns or protest activity
6. Liaise with Metropolitan Police, Protection units and private security teams where necessary
7. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding movements and schedules
8. Uphold security-conscious and defensive driving standards at all times
9. Vehicle & Compliance Management
10. Maintain vehicles to exceptional diplomatic and presentation standards
11. Oversee servicing, MOT, insurance and compliance documentation
12. Maintain accurate mileage, journey and maintenance records
13. Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
14. Assist the small team in coordination with the Building Manager
15. Run occasional errands (collections, deliveries, purchases)
16. Support travel preparation and logistical coordination
Essential Requirements:
17. Minimum 5 years’ experience as a private chauffeur, diplomatic driver or HNWI chauffeur
18. Full, clean UK driving licence
19. Excellent knowledge of London and major UK road networks
20. Experience operating within security-aware or high-profile environments
21. Impeccable discretion, presentation and professionalism
22. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
23. 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