Messenger (S2) - British Embassy Cairo

About the role

The British Embassy in Cairo is recruiting a Messenger (grade S2) for its Corporate Services Section on a fixed-term contract of 12 months, starting 6 December 2026. The role delivers official Embassy correspondence and follows up related actions, and also provides reserve driver cover for Embassy operations. The salary is $505 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Handle delivery of invitation cards, letters, diplomatic correspondence and other official documents, including bank correspondence and time-sensitive communications.
• Follow up official correspondence from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government departments.
• Pay local bills and service charges on behalf of the Mission, including utilities.
• Facilitate driving licence issuance and renewal for UK-based staff, obtain no-claim reports for diplomatic vehicles and process social insurance and pension applications.
• Manage visa applications, travel documentation and immigration procedures for staff travelling outside Egypt and for embassy visitors.
• Prepare delegation letters, authenticate correspondence through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Department, and issue birth certificates for newborn children of UK-based officers.
• Manage customs clearance for diplomatic shipments and operate Embassy scooters and cars, including trips to the New Administrative Capital, while keeping accurate mileage records.
• Stand as an occasional backup driver and take part in crisis preparedness and response activities.

Required profile

• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Valid motorcycle and car driving licence with proven driving experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with high standards of discretion and professionalism.
• Desirable: experience maintaining scooters and familiarity with liaising with government authorities and diplomatic missions.

Required skills

• IT proficiency, including Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Candidates must have the right to work and live in Egypt and be able to obtain the required security clearance. The application deadline is 5 November 2026.