Minibus Driver

Brighton & Hove Albion FC; Lancing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in Lancing is seeking a Minibus Driver to safely transport academy players to training sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience driving a 9-seater vehicle, hold a clean driving licence, and understand safeguarding practices. This role involves flexible split shifts and is crucial for supporting our young athletes. A commitment to maintaining high standards and club values is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience driving a minibus or 9-seater vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible split shifts.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Transport academy players safely to training sessions.
• Drive players back home after training.
• Return the minibus after completion of duties.

Skills

Driving a 9-seater vehicle

Transporting school-aged children

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Education

Full, clean, and valid driving licence with D1 category authorisation

DCPC qualification card

Job description

Role

Organisation: Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience

Location: Lancing

Contract type: Permanent (Part time)

Closing date: 2 December 2025

Job Description: Minibus Driver

Hours: Zero-hours

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Casual, hourly paid

Deadline Day: 2nd December 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Support with transporting our talented academy players in and around Sussex

We are hiring for a pool of minibus drivers to safely transport our academy players to their training sessions at our elite performance centre in Lancing. Once training has finished, you will then be responsible for driving the players safely back to their homes and then back to the training ground once more, to return the minibus.

This role involves working a split shift so we are looking for candidates who can be flexible to meet the requirements of the position and the business.

About you

We are seeking friendly individuals who live and breathe our club values. Ideally, you will have experience driving a 9-seater vehicle and transporting school-aged children, with a strong understanding of safeguarding practices.

It is essential that you hold a full, clean and valid driving licence ideally with a non-restricted D1 category authorisation. In order to drive our 17+ seater buses, you will be required to hold a DCPC qualification card, this is not essential but would be ideal!

Our values are essential to our success

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.