Casual Academy Driver
- Birmingham City FC
- Birmingham, UK
- 20 May, 2025
Job Description
The Academy Driver will be responsible for safely transporting Academy players, trialists, and staff to and from various locations in accordance with the weekly transportation schedule.
This role is vital to the smooth operation of the Academy's programme and will require flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
Please note - this is a casual driving role and not a full time position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport Academy players, trialists, and staff to designated locations, including training grounds, matchday venues, and other events.
- Ensure transport for Academy players across the UK, including travel from home addresses to the Knighthead Performance Centre, St Andrew’s Stadium, and other key venues.
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism and care during all transportation duties.
- Report on vehicle upkeep, service, and maintenance in line with Academy policies.
- Regularly clean and maintain the interior of transport vehicles.
- Engage with safeguarding protocols and report any concerns to the Club Safeguarding Manager or Academy Safeguarding Officer.
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities policies.
- Attend professional development events as requested.
Key Relationships:
- Head of Academy Operations and Administration
- Academy Manager
- Safeguarding Team (Safeguarding Manager and Officer)
- Academy staff including support and site teams
- Academy players, parents, and guardians
Essential Requirements:
- A full, clean UK driving licence with at least 2 years of driving experience.
- Confident in driving various vehicle types, including minibuses.
- Ability to engage with safeguarding protocols and attend necessary training.
- Own vehicle with up-to-date MOT and breakdown cover.
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or adults at risk.
- Experience driving within an elite environment, particularly in sports.
- Qualified to drive a minibus.
Personal Attributes:
- Able to work independently, managing time effectively.
- High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
- Approachable, with the ability to deal with issues on initiative.
- Committed to delivering high standards and ensuring the welfare of all individuals involved.
Terms of Appointment:
- Casual contract based on the needs of the business.
- Applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check and reference checks.
Birmingham City Football Club values the talents and abilities of our staff and seeks to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which staff and the Club alike can flourish. The Club provides an Open Door Policy in which staff are encouraged to be innovative and strive for continuous improvements to the Club and it’s services.
Birmingham City Football Club endeavours to provide a staff-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve ever more demanding challenges. The policies and procedures at the Club, provide for a work environment in which both customer and staff interests are served.