Academy Driver and Logistics Assistant

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City Football Group seeks an Academy Driver and Logistics Assistant based at the City Football Academy in Manchester. The role combines professional driving with administrative duties to ensure safe, on-time transport for players, staff, trialists and families, while maintaining records and coordinating logistics for tours and events.

You will support safeguarding and be flexible to work variable hours, contributing to a welcoming, well-organised environment across the Academy and its people.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean UK driving licence and be able to provide safe, professional transport for passengers.
• Experience in an administrative environment with schedules, records and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common admin systems.
• Clear, professional communication when meeting players, families and colleagues.
• Flexible and confidential approach to variable and unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academy transport for players, staff, guests and families to ensure on-time journeys.
• Maintain schedules, records and documentation for transport operations.
• Monitor vehicles, report faults and coordinate routine maintenance.
• Support tours, tournaments and academy events with logistics and greeting responsibilities.
• Support safeguarding and adapt to changing operational needs with professionalism.

Skills

Driving licence

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Based at the City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role supports the safe and reliable delivery of transport for Academy players, staff, trialists and families. You will combine professional driving with thoughtful administration, helping every journey run smoothly while contributing to a welcoming, well-organised environment for everyone connected to the Academy., Within our Academy, the Transport and Administration team helps create the conditions for young players and staff to focus on development and performance. Through safe transport, accurate coordination and a professional approach to every interaction, the team plays an important part in the daily experience of players, families and Academy colleagues. The Role As Academy Driver and Logistics Assistant, you will help coordinate the Academy's day-to-day transport service, ensuring players, staff, guests and families can travel safely, comfortably and on time. Your work will support scholar and Day Release runs, staff transport and the wider logistics of an Academy operating at a high standard. Alongside driving, you will maintain schedules, records, reports and documentation, keeping information accurate and processes easy to follow. You will also help monitor departmental vehicles, report faults, coordinate maintenance and ensure vehicle records remain current. There will be opportunities to improve transport processes and administrative systems as the needs of the Academy evolve. You will build positive working relationships with players, families, staff, agents and representatives, sharing relevant information appropriately where player behaviour, welfare or development is concerned. You will also support tours, tournaments and Academy events, including meeting and greeting trialists and prospective signings and helping provide a professional first impression. The role involves safeguarding responsibilities and flexibility to work variable and unsociable hours when operationally required

• A clean UK driving licence, with the confidence and experience to provide safe, professional transport for a range of passengers.
• Experience working in an administrative environment, with the ability to manage schedules, records, reports and documentation accurately.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and everyday computer-based administrative systems.
• Clear and effective communication skills, including a professional approach to meeting and greeting players, families, guests and colleagues.
• A flexible and confidential approach, with the ability to respond calmly to changing operational needs and work variable or unsociable hours frequently when required.
  Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.
  Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.