Academy Operations Support/Driver

Barnsley Football Club; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Football Club is seeking an Academy Operations support role to organise and monitor transport for the academy players. The role involves planning transport, driving players to and from training and matches, and delivering a cost-effective service in line with club policies.

The post emphasises safeguarding, equality and inclusion, and ongoing professional development as part of the academy’s support framework.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Strong development planning background.
• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.

Responsibilities

• Support the Academy staff to fulfil transport needs of the Academy and players.
• Plan and review transport provision for the Academy.
• Drive Academy players to and from training, games and designated pick up spots.
• Ensure the least cost transport plan is produced in line with club policies.
• Carry out strategic planning with frequent reviews to deliver an efficient transport service.
• Support Head of Academy Operations with day-to-day running of the Academy.
• Ensure safeguarding and player welfare is the primary consideration.
• Meet all EPPP requirements and review them as needed.
• Represent the Club's Vision and Values in all activities.
• Respond to enquiries within Reading Football Club Charter guidelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information relating to Reading Football Club

Skills

Driving

Transport planning

CPD willingness

Education

Safeguarding training

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our Academy Operations team to assist with the smooth running of the Academy, to plan and review the transport provision and to help fulfil the transport needs of the Academy, and t o provide an outstanding support service to players, parents and staff to create an environment for players to flourish and maximise their potential on and off the pitch. A full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive Academy players to and from training, games, and designated pick up and drop off spots

Key Accountabilities

• To support the Academy staff to fulfil the transport needs of the Academy and players.
• To plan and review the transport provision for the Academy.
• To drive Academy players to and from training, games and designated pick up and drop spots.
• To ensure the least cost transport plan is produced in line with the club’s policies and procedures.
• To carry out strategic planning with frequent reviews to ensure an efficient transport service is being delivered.
• To support Head of Academy Operations with the day to day running of the Academy.
• To ensure safeguarding and player welfare is always the primary consideration in all activities.
• To ensure all EPPP requirements are met and reviewed.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values at all times.
• To respond to all enquiries within Reading Football Club Charter guidelines.
• To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation
• To undertake adhoc work on an exceptional basis or provide relevant cover for other team tasks

About The Candidate

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Essential

• Full drivers licence.
• Strong development planning background
• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Desirable

Transport planning experience

About The Club

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships

Safeguarding Statement

Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group. Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks