Department: Digital Product

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week  (including some Men's First Team and Women's First Team matchdays as and when required)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 26 January 2025

Interview Date: February 2025

1. The Department

At Aston Villa Football Club, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional digital experiences that connect with our passionate fanbase and enhance the overall fan experience. Our growing Digital Product Team plays a key role in shaping how fans engage with the Club across multiple platforms, from the official website to VillaTV, ticketing, and beyond. We are focused on continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our digital presence reflects the ambition of Aston Villa.

We are now seeking a Digital Content Executive to help us drive the next phase of our digital evolution. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our digital transformation and help bring our Club’s vision to life online. If you are a creative, detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering engaging digital content, this could be the perfect role for you.

Working at Aston Villa is an opportunity to be part of a historic club with a bold vision for the future. As part of our Digital Product Team, you will have the chance to shape the online experiences of passionate supporters and contribute to the continued growth and success of the Club.

2. The Role

As a Digital Content Executive, you will play a pivotal role in updating and managing content across a variety of Aston Villa’s digital platforms, including the Club’s official website and stadium site. You will be responsible for ensuring that content is up to date, relevant, and in line with our brand voice and objectives.

A typical day will see you collaborating closely with the Digital Product Manager, Marketing team, and various departments across the Club. You will oversee the creation of landing pages for marketing campaigns, regular updating of club content, manage change requests, and contribute to the overall improvement of the user experience across our digital products.

You will also ensure that all digital platforms are functioning seamlessly on matchdays and assist with fan engagement initiatives. Your role will directly influence the fan journey, with your work helping to optimise how supporters interact with the Club online. A keen eye for design, UX instinct, and a passion for content creation will be key to your success in this role.

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

3. The Person

To be considered for this role, you will need to have proven experience in managing and curating digital content, ideally within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment (sports or entertainment sectors would be beneficial). A strong understanding of website design and a passion for UX best practices is a must, as is the ability to manage multiple projects at once and work collaboratively with different teams.

You will have a proactive attitude with a strong desire to contribute to continuous improvement in the Club’s digital presence. You will have proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing market trends and Club needs. It would be beneficial if you have a good understanding of Google Analytics and other tracking tools.

This is a full-time role and may require occasional evening and weekend work, particularly on matchdays or during special events. If you are ready to bring your creativity and digital expertise to Aston Villa, apply now and be part of something special.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join us, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary, showcasing Aston Villa Football Club in all its glory to a global audience, and are determined to continue our growing success, both on and off the pitch. We currently offer a range of fantastic benefits* including:

• Offers on tickets for Men and Women’s matches (subject to match and ticketing arrangements)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free staff breakfast and lunches
• Club Shop discount
• Adidas discount
• Travel discount
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Free eye tests
• Mobile network discounts
• Gym discount

*Please note these are subject to change at any time

As part of your application, you will be asked to:

1. Upload your CV

2. Answer the following questions:

       Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)*

       Please provide an example website that you have worked on and briefly describe what part you played in its creation.*

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