Department: Aston Villa Women FC

Hours of Work: Full Time (flexibility to work evenings, weekends and matchdays is required)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025

1. The Department

Aston Villa Women FC compete in the Barclays Women’s Super League, the highest league in the country for women’s professional football. We are proud of the growth we have achieved as a team, and we now stand at an exciting and transformative moment. As the women’s game accelerates in visibility, value and influence, we are building a new, dynamic team to shape the next chapter of our growth.

2. The Role

We have a new opportunity for a Communications and Content Lead who will play a significant part in this new team leading the development and execution of a bold, creative and strategic communications and content vision for Aston Villa Women.

This role will combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, managing a small team and overseeing all media, communications and digital storytelling. You will drive the Club’s external narrative, deepen engagement with supporters and stakeholders and position Aston Villa Women as one of the most progressive, authentic and visible clubs in women’s football.

You will provide strategic communications leadership including leading day to day media management for the team, building and managing relationships with our key internal and external stakeholders (national and regional media, the FA, the WSL and broadcasters) and provide communications support and advice to staff and players. You will also provide creative leadership – identifying and delivering new storytelling and brand-building opportunities which go beyond traditional football coverage, celebrating player journeys, community and fan connections, and women’s sport culture, ultimately delivering audience-first content ideas.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

You will need to have a deep understanding of the women’s game, its audiences and its unique opportunities for growth and connection along with demonstrable experience of leading or managing communications and/or content functions, ideally within women’s football, sport or media. You will need to have a background in editorial, storytelling and copywriting with experience across digital, broadcast and press channels. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships quickly and has managed creative teams with organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a unique opportunity to create a real impact, championing innovation, agility and authenticity in promoting Aston Villa Women across media, digital and community platforms.

Given the nature of this role, you will need to hold a full, UK driving licence and be able to work flexibly as this role will include evenings, weekends and matchdays.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Women 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, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining what makes you the ideal candidate for this role and what opportunities you believe there are for Aston Villa Women FC in the communications and content space.

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