Executive Driver

Armstrong-Watson; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Armstrong Watson is seeking an Executive Driver in Carlisle to provide safe, punctual transport for the Chief Executive. The role guarantees 20 hours per week with occasional overtime; a company vehicle is provided.

You will drive to offices, meetings and events, plan routes, and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining records and ensuring vehicle upkeep.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with an excellent driving record is essential.
• Experience as Chauffeur or Executive Driver is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of roads across Northern England and Scotland.
• Reliable, discreet, customer-focused with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Chief Executive to offices, meetings, events and engagements.
• Plan routes and manage travel disruptions proactively.
• Maintain flexibility for changing requirements, including evenings/weekends.
• Ensure the vehicle is well-maintained and serviced as needed.
• Maintain mileage, fuel and maintenance records.
• Assist with collections, deliveries and other business errands.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Excellent driving record

Flexible schedule

Discretion & professionalism

Job description

Executive Driver

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Carlisle

Description

About Us Build something exceptional, with us...

Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.

But growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited.

Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver. To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.

The firm business owners talk about. The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.

To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.

At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.

This strategy sets the direction. Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.

We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:

• Standards and professionalism
• Doing work they are proud to put their name to
• Building long‑term client relationships
• Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent

If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure. What you will find here:

• A firm with clear direction and momentum
• Clients who value advice and relationships
• Colleagues who care about doing things properly
• A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
• Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows

This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.

The Role

We are now recruiting for an Executive Driver to join our team in Carlisle, to provide safe, punctual and professional transport for our Chief Executive. The successful candidate will be guaranteed 20 hours of work each week plus occasional overtime. The exact hours of work will vary each week and may include some evenings and weekends. A company vehicle will be provided.

• Driving the Chief Executive to and from offices, client meetings, networking events, conferences, and other business engagements
• Planning routes efficiently and proactively managing travel disruptions
• Maintaining flexibility to accommodate changing business requirements
• Ensuring the vehicle is maintained to a high standard at all times
• Arrange vehicle servicing, MOTs, and routine maintenance
• Maintaining mileage, fuel, and maintenance records
• Assisting with collections, deliveries, and other business errands

Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence with an excellent driving record (essential)
• Previous experience of working as a Chauffeur, Executive Driver or equivalent role (desirable)
• A strong knowledge of roads and travel routes across Northern England and Scotland
• Highly reliable and dependable
• Professional, courteous and customer focused
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• A high degree of integrity and discretion

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you're with us... we're with you.