Department: Strategy and Marketing
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience
Location: London Office/ Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
The Department
The Strategy team plays an important role in supporting the continued growth and development of the Club, turning the Club’s strategic ambitions into meaningful projects and experiences. Working collaboratively with teams across the Club, the department delivers a diverse range of initiatives spanning international development, memberships, supporter engagement and heritage. From bringing Aston Villa closer to fans around the world to celebrating the Club’s rich history and developing new supporter experiences, the team helps turn ideas into action and ensures key projects are delivered to the highest standard.
The Role
Working within our Strategic Programmes Executive you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering a varied portfolio of strategic projects across the Club. You will support projects from planning through to delivery, maintaining timelines, trackers and reporting while working closely with colleagues and external partners to keep activity on track.
You will have the opportunity to support projects across international development, memberships, supporter engagement and the Club’s heritage. You could be helping to deliver events and activations in international markets that engage existing supporters and introduce Aston Villa to new audiences, supporting the development of our membership programmes and benefits, or helping bring our rich history to life through new heritage-focused initiatives, products and supporter experiences.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
The Person
You will have proven experience in project management, business operations, commercial delivery or a similar role. You will be able to manage multiple projects at once, you’ll also have excellent attention to detail and be confident working with project plans, budgets, reports and presentations.
You will also be able to build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you’ll bring a genuine passion for football, sport and business, alongside the drive and initiative to contribute to the continued growth of the Club.
You must be able to work flexible hours as the Club requires, this will include matchday and events working evenings and weekends and have the ability to travel between our Club sites. You will be predominantly based in the Club’s London Office but you must have the ability to travel to Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park frequently.
Why Join Us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, you will be asked to:
1. Upload your CV
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.
Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
Skills Required
- Proven experience in project management, business operations, commercial delivery, or a similar role
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail
- Confidence working with project plans, budgets, reports, and presentations
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Calm and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for football, sport, and business
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, matchdays, and events
- Ability to travel frequently between the London Office, Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, and Villa Park
What We Do
Aston Villa Football Club is a professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. Founded in 1874, the club competes in the Premier League and has a long history of success in English and European football, including multiple FA Cup titles and the European Cup.
