Casual Academy Driver

Nottingham Forest Football Club; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking an Academy Driver to provide safe and efficient transport for academy players. This casual position requires a valid UK driving licence and strong communication skills. The role involves adhering to safety protocols and conducting vehicle maintenance checks. Applicants must have a proactive mindset and the ability to respond to transport emergencies as needed. The position is based in Nottingham and offers variable hours on a flexible basis.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of transport regulations related to youth travel.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and adhere to safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transport to players following a fixed schedule.
• Conduct daily maintenance and safety checks on academy vehicles.
• Report incidents and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Knowledge of transport regulations

Flexible availability

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Department: Academy Operations

Closing Date For Applications: 17th November 2025

About the Role

As an Academy Driver you will provide a safe, efficient and friendly service to our players on the Academy Full Time Training Model ensuring safety is at the forefront.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Driving

• Provide safe, timely and friendly transport to players on the Academy’s Full Time Training Model who are of secondary school age, performing driving tasks on a fixed daily schedule (three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon/evening).
• Drive in compliance with the Rules & Regulations of the Highway code.
• Ensure passenger safety at all times while undertaking driving duties for the Academy.
• Perform additional driving tasks as required by the Academy programme.
• Report any incidents immediately in the correct timely manner.

Vehicle Management

• Conduct daily maintenance checks.
• Perform regular safety checks of academy vehicles, reporting and following up on any defects.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness to the level expected of the Academy.
• Adhere to club safety protocols at all times.

What are we looking for

• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and the ability to adapt.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and safeguarding procedures related to youth travel.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Flexible availability and ability to respond to transport emergencies as needed.
• Ability to create successful and professional relationships with players and staff while maintaining professional distance from playing staff at all times.
• Act at all times in a manner appropriate to a representative of Nottingham Forest FC.
• Responsible for the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults on all club sites; report safeguarding concerns to the designated safeguarding officer or senior safeguarding manager, and call the relevant emergency service in case of emergency.

Forest For Everyone

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. The club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and is committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within its workforce. To monitor progress, applicants must provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. If you need disability‑related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme – please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service ("DBS") check or an enhanced DBS check. Results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the club will act proportionally when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment. An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind‑overs that may have been incurred. The club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the club and the club’s safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.