Casual Minibus Driver (Reading or London)

Southampton Football Club; Reading, Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy benefits package

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hours

Learning & development opportunities

Collaborative & inclusive working文化

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Job summary

Southampton Football Club is seeking 2 Casual Academy Minibus Drivers based around Reading or London to transport Academy Scholars, Schoolboys and staff to training, matches and other destinations.

You will ensure safe, reliable transport, comply with regulations, and support safeguarding. Flexible, reliable individuals who communicate well and adapt to changing schedules are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Hold a clean and valid UK driving licence.
• PCV entitlement (D1 or D).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Excellent knowledge of local area.
• Flexible and reliable with good organisational skills.
• Good IT skills (mobile apps used).

Responsibilities

• Transport Academy Scholars, Schoolboys and staff to training, matches and other destinations.
• Ensure journeys comply with the Highway Code and passenger/minibus transport regulations.
• Communicate changes to daily/weekly schedules to the Academy Logistics Manager.
• Safeguard passengers, monitor wellbeing, and report safeguarding concerns to relevant teams.

Skills

Clean UK Driving Licence

PCV entitlement D1/D

Communication skills

Local knowledge

Flexible

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Campus/Reading or London Hours: As and when required Contract Type: Casual Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List

What is the role?

We are seeking a 2 Casual Academy Minibus Drivers (based around Reading or London) to transport the Academy Scholars, Schoolboys & staff to and from training, match venues and other destinations.

What will you be doing?

As a Casual Academy Driver, you will play a key role in supporting the Academy's transport operations by providing safe, reliable and professional transportation for Academy Scholars, Schoolboys and staff. You will collect and transport passengers from a variety of locations on an ad hoc basis, ensuring all journeys are conducted in full compliance with the Highway Code and all relevant passenger and minibus transport regulations. You will work closely with the Academy Logistics Manager to ensure you are aware of any changes to daily or weekly schedules and can adapt accordingly to meet the needs of the Academy. Health and safety will be at the heart of everything you do. You will be responsible for your own wellbeing, as well as the safety and welfare of all passengers in your care, ensuring journeys are completed safely and efficiently. As the first point of contact during transport, you will also play an important role in safeguarding. You will be responsible for the safe collection and return of Academy players and be alert to any noticeable changes in behaviour or wellbeing. Any concerns, incidents or safeguarding issues must be reported promptly and appropriately to the Academy Safeguarding and Player Care teams in line with club policies and procedures.

Is this you?

You are a reliable, professional and safety-conscious individual who enjoys working with young people and takes pride in providing excellent service. Adaptable and approachable, you are confident working to changing schedules, communicating effectively with staff and players, and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and passenger safety at all times.

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)

How this benefits you…

• healthy benefits package
• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible hours
• Learning & development opportunities
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
• Discount in Level1, The Dell and The Retail Shop

The closing date for this role is 22 October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment. The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination‑free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.

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 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… 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. Southampton Football Club is committed to protecting the privacy and security of every applicant’s personal information. Please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice and Group Privacy & Data Protection Policy on our main careers page for further information .