Casual Academy Driver

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City Football Group in Manchester is seeking a Casual Academy Driver to support the Academy transport programme. Based in Manchester, this role moves players and staff between homes, schools, training venues and match locations with flexible hours.

The position requires weekend/evening availability, a valid UK driving licence, and reliability. Applicants should be able to work early shifts, adhere to safeguarding standards, and communicate clearly with players and families.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and ability to meet licence-check and insurer requirements.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, early mornings and other variable shifts.
• Clear and effective communication with young people, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Confident using satellite navigation, journey-planning tools and MS Office.
• Professional, safeguarding-aware approach with attention to vehicle checks, cleanliness and records.

Responsibilities

• Follow approved routes and transport instructions to move players and staff safely.
• Perform vehicle checks and keep the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Use satellite navigation and journey-planning tools to plan reliable trips.
• Complete administrative tasks to keep operations organized.
• Work early starts, evenings, weekends and matchday travel as required.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Evenings / weekends availability

Clear communication with young people,

Satellite navigation aptitude

Safeguarding-conscious approach

Tools

Satellite navigation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Casual Academy Driver

Location: Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Variable Hours

Contract Type: Other Casual

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.

Within our Academy transport team, we play an important part in helping young players travel safely and reliably as they move between home, school, training and fixtures. The department works closely with colleagues across the Academy to create a dependable, well-run service that supports both the daily routine and the wider development environment.

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.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.