Academy Driver and Logistics Assistant

Manchester City; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

Company pension

Life assurance

On-site parking

Free breakfast and lunch

Access to sports and leisure clubs

Cycle to work

Give As You Earn

Discounted match tickets

City Store savings

City+ subscription

Stadium tour discounts

Wider retail offers

Job summary

Manchester City is seeking an Academy Driver and Logistics Assistant to help coordinate the Academy's day-to-day transport service, ensuring safe, on-time travel for players, staff, guests and families. You will support scholar transport, staff runs and wider logistics within a high-standard academy.

Alongside driving, you will manage schedules and records, report faults, and ensure vehicle records remain current.

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence and the ability to provide safe, professional transport.
• Experience working in an administrative environment with schedules, records and reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office and standard office software.
• Clear, professional communication with players, families, staff and guests.
• Flexible and confidential approach; shift to variable/unsociable hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day transport for the Academy, including staff, players and guests.
• Maintain schedules, records, reports and documentation accurately.
• Monitor and coordinate maintenance for Academy vehicles and keep records current.
• Support tours, events and trial activities with professional front-facing conduct.
• Adapt to changing transport needs and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence

Administrative experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Flexibility and confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

Why Choose Us

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.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.