Academy Operations Support/Driver

Reading Football Club Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Football Club Limited is seeking an Academy Operations Support/Driver to plan the academy's transport and drive players to training and matches from designated pick-up points, while delivering excellent support to players, parents and staff.

You will work with the Head of Academy Operations on day-to-day running, ensure safeguarding is prioritised, and help meet EPPP requirements. A full driving licence is essential and some transport planning experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Strong development planning background.
• Willingness to complete CPD, safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion training.
• Desirable: transport planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Support academy staff to meet the transport needs of the academy and its players.
• Plan and review transport provision, producing a least-cost transport plan in line with club policies.
• Drive academy players to and from training, games and agreed pick-up and drop-off points.
• Support the Head of Academy Operations with the day-to-day running of the academy.
• Ensure safeguarding and player welfare are the first consideration in all activities.
• Ensure EPPP requirements are met and reviewed.

Skills

Driving licence

Development planning

CPD training

Safeguarding knowledge

Equality & inclusion training

Job description

Reading Football Club is looking for an Academy Operations Support/Driver to join its Academy Operations team and help the academy run smoothly.

The Role

You will plan and review the academy’s transport provision and drive academy players to and from training, games and designated pick-up and drop-off points, while providing an excellent support service to players, parents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Support academy staff to meet the transport needs of the academy and its players
• Plan and review transport provision, producing a least-cost transport plan in line with club policies
• Drive academy players to and from training, games and agreed pick-up and drop-off points
• Support the Head of Academy Operations with the day-to-day running of the academy
• Ensure safeguarding and player welfare are the first consideration in all activities
• Ensure EPPP requirements are met and reviewed

About You

• Full driving licence (essential)
• A strong development planning background
• Willingness to complete CPD, safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion training
• Desirable: transport planning experience

Key Details

• Location: Reading
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £16,000 per year
• Closing date: 4 November 2026