Aston Villa Foundation is recruiting a Football Development Manager to lead its growing Football Development department.
About the organisation
The Aston Villa Foundation is the official charity of Aston Villa Football Club and uses the club as a "Force for Good". Its Football Development department uses the power of football and sport to increase participation, create opportunities and deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities, through Football in the Community (FitC), national and international residentials, Premier League-funded programmes such as Everybody's Game, and wider football development work.
About the role
- Lead and inspire a team of staff delivering the Football Development programmes
- Oversee Football in the Community, national and international residentials and Premier League-funded initiatives such as Everybody's Game
- Maintain high standards of delivery and develop staff
- Strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities to expand the department's reach, secure sustainable income and maximise impact
About you
- Experienced programme manager with a passion for football development, community engagement and the role sport can play in creating opportunities
- Experience of leading and developing teams and managing programmes and budgets
- Able to build effective relationships with partners and stakeholders
- Track record of growing and improving programmes and developing new initiatives
Key details
- Salary: up to £36,000 per year, depending on experience
- Hours: 35 per week, including evenings and weekends
- Contract: permanent
- Location: Villa Park, with travel to community sessions
How to apply
Apply online via the Aston Villa careers site: upload your CV and answer one question on your key skills, qualities and experience (400 words maximum). For questions about the role, contact Kate Roberts at kr01@avfc.co.uk.
The online posting closes on 8 November 2026 (the advert gives a closing date of Sunday 15 November 2026). The club may close the vacancy early if enough applications are received. An enhanced DBS check may be required.
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About the organisation
The Aston Villa Foundation is the official charity of Aston Villa Football Club and uses the club as a "Force for Good". Its Football Development department uses the power of football and sport to increase participation, create opportunities and deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities, through Football in the Community (FitC), national and international residentials, Premier League-funded programmes such as Everybody's Game, and wider football development work.
About the role
- Lead and inspire a team of staff delivering the Football Development programmes
- Oversee Football in the Community, national and international residentials and Premier League-funded initiatives such as Everybody's Game
- Maintain high standards of delivery and develop staff
- Strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities to expand the department's reach, secure sustainable income and maximise impact
About you
- Experienced programme manager with a passion for football development, community engagement and the role sport can play in creating opportunities
- Experience of leading and developing teams and managing programmes and budgets
- Able to build effective relationships with partners and stakeholders
- Track record of growing and improving programmes and developing new initiatives
Key details
- Salary: up to £36,000 per year, depending on experience
- Hours: 35 per week, including evenings and weekends
- Contract: permanent
- Location: Villa Park, with travel to community sessions
How to apply
Apply online via the Aston Villa careers site: upload your CV and answer one question on your key skills, qualities and experience (400 words maximum). For questions about the role, contact Kate Roberts at kr01@avfc.co.uk.
The online posting closes on 8 November 2026 (the advert gives a closing date of Sunday 15 November 2026). The club may close the vacancy early if enough applications are received. An enhanced DBS check may be required.