Casual Minibus Driver - London

Southampton Football Club; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in London is seeking a Casual Minibus Driver to transport Academy Scholars and staff safely for training and matches. The ideal candidate must hold a clean UK Driving Licence and possess PCV entitlement. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the local area are essential. Join our team and be part of our journey, contributing to the development of young football talent.

Qualifications

• Hold a clean and valid UK Driving Licence.
• PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) entitlement (D1 or D).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of the local area.
• A flexible approach.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good level of IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport Academy Scholars, Schoolboys & staff to and from The London Development Centre.
• Ensure safe collection and return of players.
• Report any noticeable changes in players' behaviour.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

PCV entitlement (D1 or D)

Communication skills

Knowledge of local area

Organisational skills

IT Skills

Job description

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Casual Minibus Driver - London

Apply locations London Development Centre time type Part time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 22, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id RQ-033022

Be part of our journey...

Location: London / Southampton

Contract Type: Casual

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child Barred List

What is the role?

We are looking for a Casual Minibus Driver to transport the Academy Scholars, Schoolboys & staff to and from The London Development Centre for training, matches and other events.

What will you be doing?

You will provide transport for Academy Scholars, Schoolboys & staff on an ad hoc basis from various locations in a safe and lawful manner, fully compliant with the Highway Code and other regulations applying to passenger and minibus transport, working closely with the Academy Logistics Manager with regards to any changes to the daily and weekly schedule.

You will be responsible for the safe collection and return of the players on your bus as well as being the first point of call for any noticeable changes in the players behaviour. All incidents should be reported too and dealt with by the Academy Safeguarding and Player Care teams.

Is this you?

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Hold a clean and valid UK Driving Licence.
• PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) entitlement (D1 or D).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of the local area.
• A flexible approach.
• Good Organisational skills.
• Good level IT Skills (mobile apps are used regularly)

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Awareness of Child Protection (CP and First Aid training to be provided).
• Experience in a similar role.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for this role is the 21st August 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *

About Us

About Us

POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE

Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation.

We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way.

We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.

Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.

We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward.

Be part of it…

Winner of the 2017 Employee Engagement Company of the Year.

Southampton Football Club 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.

We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.

Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

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