Administration Assistant & Driver

Closing Date of Applications - 18/02/26

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Our Winning Team

MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.

Purpose

To support the delivery of all Academy transport requirements and associated administrative duties, under the direction of the Transport Co-ordinator. To provide safe, reliable, and professional transport services for players, trialists, staff, and players’ families, ensuring their comfort, safety, and welfare at all times. To deliver comprehensive administrative support to enable the effective and efficient operation of all transport services.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. 

Your Impact

1. To deliver a safe, efficient, and well-organised transport service for all Academy players, staff, guests, and families, ensuring appropriate administrative processes are followed at all times.
2. To complete all associated administrative tasks to a high standard, including scheduling, record-keeping, reporting, and documentation to support the effective delivery of transport services.
3. To proactively identify operational challenges, develop innovative solutions, and regularly review transport processes and administrative systems to meet the evolving needs of the business.
4. To coordinate and deliver day-to-day transport schedules (including scholar runs, Day Release runs, and other Academy transport requirements), ensuring all logistics and records are accurately maintained.
5. To develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, players, parents, and key Academy stakeholders through effective communication and professional administration.
6. To communicate relevant information to appropriate staff regarding any matters relating to player behaviour, welfare, or development, ensuring accurate and timely records are maintained where required.
7. To provide logistical and administrative support for pre-season tours, tournaments, and other Academy events as required.
8. To deliver a meet-and-greet service for trialists and prospective signings and their families, accompanying them as required and ensuring a world-class first impression through professional organisation and communication.
9. To ensure all departmental vehicles are maintained to a high standard, including reporting faults, coordinating resolutions, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all vehicle documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date.
10. To work and behave in accordance with Academy values, policies, and procedures at all times. Docusign Envelope ID: FFF77016-BBA0-4DF3-9F71-59F109885CF4
11. To contribute to the creation and ongoing maintenance of a high-performance sporting environment.
12. To support transport arrangements for Academy staff as required, ensuring all associated administrative duties are completed accurately and efficiently.
    
    

What we are looking for

Essential

• Must be over the age of 25 with at least 2 years driving experience.

• Clean driving license.

• UK Passport

• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

• Proven experience of working in an administrative environment.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

• Good communication skills essential.

• Confident and experienced driver

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Competent computer skills and ability proficient in the key Microsoft office packages.

• Highly self-motivated and able to be reactive and flexible.

• Always Ensuring Confidentiality.

• Strong Administrative skills.

• Be an Effective team member

• Flexible attitude to working hours and willingness to work unsociable hours on a frequent basis

• Experience meeting and greeting people in a professional manner.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of legal framework & requirements around driving legislation.

• Knowledge of travel bookings and world geographical awareness.

• Basic understanding of spoken languages such as French, Spanish and Italian.

• Experience in transportation and travel arrangements.

• Experience working with young people.

• Advance or secure driving certification

• D1 category on driving license (if applicant does not have this entitlement at present they must show willingness to obtain D1 within first 6 months of employment).