Contact Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
SECURITY DRIVER – ST JOHNS WOOD – LONDON - £60,000-£70,000
St Johns Wood, London
Contact Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
- Language
- English
- Job Level
- Experienced
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- Salary: - £60,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)
- Recruiter
- Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
- Closes
- 06 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Recruiter
Description
Role: Security Driver
Salary: - £60,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)
Days: 5 days per week, to include some weekends
Hours: Approximately 45–50 hours per week, with flexibility required to meet the family’s schedule.
Accommodation: Live-out
Start: ASAP
Our client, a private household based in St John’s Wood, is seeking an experienced Security Driver to provide safe, discreet and reliable transport while maintaining a strong security awareness.
This is a long-term position suited to a polished, proactive individual with previous experience supporting high-net-worth principals.
Duties
Safely chauffeur the principals and family members throughout London and occasionally further afield.
Carry out route planning, traffic monitoring and journey risk assessments.
Maintain a discreet and vigilant security presence at all times.
Ensure all family vehicles are maintained to an exceptional standard, including servicing, MOTs, cleaning, fuelling and routine inspections.
Monitor vehicle security and report any maintenance issues promptly.
Assist with airport transfers and occasional longer-distance journeys.
Liaise with household staff to ensure transport arrangements run seamlessly.
Run occasional errands and assist with ad hoc household support when required.
Maintain complete confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Be flexible to work outside standard hours when the family’s schedule requires.
Requirements
Previous experience as a Security Driver, Chauffeur or Executive Driver within a private household or corporate environment.
Security awareness or close protection experience would be advantageous.
Immaculate driving record with a full, clean UK driving licence.
Excellent knowledge of London and surrounding areas.
Calm, discreet and highly professional manner.
Smartly presented with excellent English communication skills.
Flexible with working hours and occasional weekend or evening requirements.
Strong contactable references.
Right to work in the UK.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references and any required background checks.
Ad ID: 5418765915
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