Casual Academy Driver

Manchester City; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester City is seeking a transport role to support the Academy by moving players and staff between homes, schools, training venues and match locations. Shifts vary including evenings, weekends and early-mornings, demanding reliability, flexibility and a calm, professional approach.

Weekend and evening availability is essential. You will perform vehicle checks, assist with journey planning, and communicate updates promptly while upholding safeguarding and transport standards across the

Qualifications

• Requires a valid UK driving licence and ability to meet licence/insurance checks.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, early mornings and other variable shifts.
• Ability to communicate clearly with players, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Comfort with satellite navigation and journey-planning tools; basic admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting players and staff to matches, training venues and other locations.
• Carry out vehicle checks and maintain cleanliness and records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Provide timely updates on delays or incidents to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Flexible schedule

Clear communication

Satellite navigation

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Journey planning tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Based in Manchester, this casual role supports the Academy transport programme by safely moving players and, where required, staff between their homes, schools, training venues, match locations and other approved destinations. Working hours vary with the Academy training and fixture schedule, including evenings, weekends and early-morning or daytime shifts, so the role suits someone who can bring reliability, flexibility and a calm professional approach.

Weekend and evening availability is an essential requirement.

Who We Are

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.

The Role

This role is central to the smooth running of Academy transport. You will help ensure players, staff and other authorised passengers travel safely, on time and in line with the standards expected across Manchester City, making sure every journey is delivered with care, professionalism and respect. Your day-to-day work will include following approved routes and transport instructions, carrying out vehicle checks, keeping the vehicle clean and presentable, using satellite navigation and journey-planning systems, and completing the administrative tasks that help keep operations organised. The work is varied and can include early starts, evenings, weekends and matchday travel depending on the Academy schedule. You will also work closely with colleagues, families, players and visitors, sharing updates clearly, reporting delays or incidents promptly and following safeguarding, health and safety and transport procedures at all times. In doing so, you will help create a reliable service that supports the Academy environment and the young people who rely on it.

What You’ll Bring

• A valid UK driving licence and the ability to meet the role’s licence-check and insurer requirements
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, early mornings and other variable shifts in line with Academy needs.
• Clear and effective communication skills when working with young people, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Confidence using satellite navigation, journey-planning tools and basic Microsoft Office or administrative systems.
• A professional, safeguarding-aware approach, with attention to detail in vehicle checks, cleanliness and records.