Job Description

Academy Driver
Department: Academy
Reports to Academy Secretary
Location: Abbey Stadium
Salary: 15 per hour
Hours: Variable- Flexible to Academy Needs (Mostly Monday's and Friday's)

Role Summary:
You will be responsible for transporting Academy players to and from training, host family accommodation, the abbey stadium, and match venues in a safe and lawful manner. Working closely with the Academy Secretary regarding timetables, transport route and ensure all passengers are delivered to destinations safely and on time.

Key Job Outcomes:

To drive the Club minibus in a safe manner in accordance with all traffic laws. To be available to drive the minibus throughout the week. To supervise and ensure the safety of all players as they move on and off the bus and during travel, ensuring their safety. To ensure the minibus is kept clean and tidy and to report any defects or concerns to the Academy Secretary. To ensure all mileage log and other paperwork relating to the minibus are kept up to date. To report any accidents or near misses to the Academy Secretary.
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.

Person Specification:
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required/ Desirable
Previous Driving Experience
PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) entitlement (D or D1)
Clean, valid driver's licence
Good Local knowledge of the area
Able to communicate effectively
Flexible approach to work and changing schedules
Experience of delivering excellent customer services
Experience working in a high performing business environment

Personal Qualities/Attributes:
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator

Application Process:
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their Application form, CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include all documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date Wednesday 22nd August 2025
Interview Date(s) W/C Monday 25th August 2025
Start Date TBC

Mission, Vision & Values Mission:
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.

Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives through the power of sport.

Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.

Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.

Hard Work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Humility
We will celebrate each other's successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.

Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Schedule:

Flexitime
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 22/08/2025