Casual Academy Driver

Casual Academy Driver – Nottingham Forest

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Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis.

Location: Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR
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Department: Academy Operations.

Closing Date: 17th November 2025.

As an Academy Driver you will provide a safe, efficient and friendly service to players on the Academy Full Time Training Model, ensuring safety is at the forefront.

• Perform driving tasks on a fixed daily schedule, delivering safe, timely and friendly transport to secondary‑school‑age players for the Academy’s Full Time Training Model.
• Drive in compliance with the Road Traffic Act and the Club’s driving policy.
• Ensure passenger safety at all times while undertaking driving duties.
• Complete additional driving tasks as required by the Academy programme.
• Report any incidents immediately in the correct and timely manner.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and regular safety checks of Academy vehicles.
• Report vehicle defects and ensure they are followed up.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness to the Academy’s standards.
• Adhere to Club safety protocols at all times.

• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and the ability to adapt.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and safeguarding procedures related to youth travel.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Flexible availability and ability to respond to transport emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with players and staff while maintaining appropriate distance from playing staff.
• Commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults on all Club sites.

Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check or an enhanced DBS check. In case of an emergency, you are to call the relevant emergency service such as Police or CAMHS.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. The Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and is committed to developing policies that promote equal opportunities and diversity within its workforce.

Disability Confidence
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you need disability‑related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. If you are likely to meet the definition of a disabled person under the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme.