Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Football Development Team

Hours of Work: 35 hours (Full Time, Including Evenings & Weekends)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £23,500 - £26,460 per annum depending on experience

Location: Villa Park (with requirement to travel to and from community sessions)

Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025

1.The Department

The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’

The Football Development department within the Aston Villa Foundation offers high quality football and multi-sport provision for children of all ages and abilities. All sessions and activities are delivered within a community or school setting and aim to increase physical activity, football participation and performance.

2.The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Football in the Community Officer to join the Aston Villa Foundation. The post holder will be responsible for leading and delivering high quality football and multi-skills sessions across a variety of school and community settings, at the same time identifying and driving new opportunities for the Football in the Community (FiTC) department.

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

3.The Person

The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage children of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds by leading and delivering high-quality coaching sessions and educational lessons during school hours, evenings, and weekends.

You will lead on the growth and development of Football in the Community (FiTC) programmes in designated geographical areas and play a key role in supporting the execution of the Aston Villa Foundation strategy and FitC departmental business plan.

4.Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Foundation. 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

2. Answer the following question:

a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for the Football in the Community position (400 words maximum)

For further information and to ask any questions about the role, please contact Mihai Gherasim by emailing mihai.gherasim@avfc.co.uk

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Foundation reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Foundation celebrates diversity and embraces 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 Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Foundation. 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 Foundation. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding