Club Driver - Casual

Birmingham City Football Club; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional sports organization in Hawkesley seeks a reliable Club Driver on a casual basis. The role involves safely transporting players, staff, and VIPs to events, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring high standards of service. Candidates must possess a Full UK driving license and demonstrate experience in high-performance environments. Flexibility and discretion in handling sensitive situations are essential. Competitive compensation is offered for evenings, weekends, and matchdays.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Experience driving in a high-performance sport or professional environment is essential.
• Previous experience at a professional football club is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport players, staff, and VIPs safely and punctually.
• Maintain Club vehicles to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and coordinate servicing and repairs.
• Deliver confidential documents or packages as required.
• Operate in line with Club security protocols for safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Reliable and flexible

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Full UK driving licence

Driving experience in a professional sports environment

Job description

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a professional, reliable, and discreet Club Driver (Casual) to support transportation requirements across the Club. The role is responsible for the safe and punctual transport of players, staff, executives, and VIPs to Club events, engagements, and fixtures across the Men's and Women's First Teams. The role also includes the secure couriering of confidential items and responsibility for maintaining Club vehicles to the highest professional standards. This position requires flexibility, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate calmly and professionally in a high-performance sporting environment.

Key Relationships

• H&S Manager
• Head of Football Operations
• Executive Assistant to the CEO
• Football Leadership Teams (Men's and Women's First Teams)
• Front of House Coordinator (Men's First Team)
• First Team players and coaching staff
• Stadium and training ground operations staff

Scope of Duties and Responsibilities

Men's First Team – Elite Performance and Innovation Centre (EPIC) Football Leadership Department

• Safely transport football leadership staff to Club events, engagements, and First Team fixtures

Medical Department

• Safely transport players and accompanying staff to designated medical locations
• Transport pharmaceutical items, medical equipment, and samples as directed

Performance Department

• Safely transport performance equipment between training and match locations

Recruitment Department

• Provide ad-hoc transport support during peak periods such as transfer windows

Administration & Operations

• Transport confidential documents and post between Club sites
• Perform routine vehicle checks to ensure safety, cleanliness, and presentation
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance, repairs, and MOT requirements
• Support valet operations for First Team vehicles
• Provide safe, punctual, and professional transport for Club owners, board members, directors, and visiting VIPs
• Deliver executive transport services on matchdays and official Club events
• Coordinate guest movements between hotels, airports, hospitality areas, and the stadium
• Operate in alignment with Club security protocols to ensure passenger safety and privacy
• Review daily schedules and itineraries to confirm timings, routes, and requirements
• Communicate clearly regarding collection points, arrival times, and journey updates
• Prepare contingency plans for delays, diversions, or incidents
• Deliver and collect confidential documents or packages on behalf of the Board or CEO

Additional Duties

• Maintain Club vehicles to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation
• Complete digital vehicle checks using the Club's nominated app
• Liaise with the H&S Manager to ensure vehicle logs are kept up to date
• Ensure vehicles are stocked with appropriate amenities such as bottled water, tissues, sanitiser, newspapers, umbrellas, and charging cables
• Maintain accurate records of mileage, journeys, fuel use, and expenses
• Support Facilities or Operations teams with vehicle movements between sites
• Carry out ad-hoc errands, collections, or deliveries as required

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Driving experience in a professional sport or high-performance environment

Desirable

• Previous driving experience at a professional football club

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Reliable, flexible, and team‑oriented approach
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing schedules, professional, calm, and composed when interacting with VIPs, media, and the public
• Demonstrates the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Trusted and professional representative of the Club at all times
• Hardworking, proactive, and trustworthy
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays
• Interest in football and understanding of the demands of a professional club
• Maintains a smart, discreet appearance in line with Club standards

Contract

• Contract: Casual (Zero Hours)
• Hours: Evenings, weekends, and matchdays as required
• Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience