Casual Academy Driver

Manchester, GB

Based in Manchester, this casual role supports the Academy transport programme by safely moving players and, where required, staff between their homes, schools, training venues, match locations and other approved destinations. Working hours vary with the Academy training and fixture schedule, including evenings, weekends and early-morning or daytime shifts, so the role suits someone who can bring reliability, flexibility and a calm professional approach.

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within our Academy transport team, we play an important part in helping young players travel safely and reliably as they move between home, school, training and fixtures. The department works closely with colleagues across the Academy to create a dependable, well-run service that supports both the daily routine and the wider development environment.

This role is central to the smooth running of Academy transport. You will help ensure players, staff and other authorised passengers travel safely, on time and in line with the standards expected across Manchester City, making sure every journey is delivered with care, professionalism and respect.

Your day-to-day work will include following approved routes and transport instructions, carrying out vehicle checks, keeping the vehicle clean and presentable, using satellite navigation and journey-planning systems, and completing the administrative tasks that help keep operations organised. The work is varied and can include early starts, evenings, weekends and matchday travel depending on the Academy schedule.