Department: Football Division – Kit and Equipment Department

Hours of Work: Full-Time (with flexibility to work during events and weekends, including matchdays)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package dependent upon experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 16 February 2025

1. The Department

The Kit and Equipment Department aim and strive to provide the best service and support to players and staff to give them all the necessary tools they need to be able to perform to an elite standard. You will be joining an exciting environment with an enjoyable, hard-working ethic and working in a world class training facility.

2. The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and self-motivated Assistant to join the Kit and Equipment Department at Aston Villa Football Club.

The role will involve assisting the Head of Kit and Equipment Operations with all the activities of the Kit Room, Laundry and Boot Room. You will assist with all requirements for the full time teams at Bodymoor Heath, from preparing kit and equipment for training whilst also preparing, packing, and travelling to U21 and first team games when required, working within strict deadlines.

You will support in the management of the kit inventory system which will include ensuring the kit allocation policy is adhered to, kit requirement forecasting, order creating, delivering scheduling, kit distribution and stock management. The role will also involve working in the laundry to assist with the laundering of First Team, U21, U18 and Academy match and training kits as and when required. You will be given the opportunity to flourish in your role and will be given all the training and support you need.

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

3. The Person

The successful candidate must hold a full, manual clean UK driving licence. You must be trustworthy and able to work collaboratively, building strong working relationships. You will need to be organised and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.  Previous experience of working in a professional sporting environment is desirable.

You must be available to work flexible and irregular hours which will include matchday working, evenings and weekends. You will also be expected to travel domestically (including driving a manual van) and internationally as and when required.

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 car parking
• Free staff breakfast and lunches
• Club Shop discount
• adidas discount
• Travel discount
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Free mortgage and insurance broker consultations
• Free eye tests
• Mobile network discounts
• Gym discount

*Please note these are subject to change at any time

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

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