Department: Aston Villa Women FC

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025

1. The Department

Aston Villa Women 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 Marketing and Events Officer to join our team who will drive the marketing, matchday and events delivery by implementing first-class matchday experiences, supporting league commercial and digital requirements, and developing new initiatives that grow audiences, engagement and revenue.  

This role will be varied and dynamic – your responsibilities will include supporting delivery of the Women’s Super League commercial, media and digital regulations ensuring timely fulfilment across website content, social media campaigns / digital assets, matchday branding and programme and ticket design and designing and delivering events to grow revenue and brand visibility to ultimately attract sponsors and enhance the team’s proposition.  

A key aspect of this role will be matchday operations – you will plan marketing and events operations for our home fixtures collaborating with colleagues in Ticketing, Operations, Security and Matchday Safety and Communications. You will then be a visible matchday lead, bringing your plans to life at Villa Park – including managing and developing our commercial obligations, matchday entertainment, player and matchday activations and promotional activations

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

3. The Person

We are looking for a creative thinker with a positive and proactive attitude with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will have excellent organisation skills and project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with real attention to detail. We are looking for someone with experience of working with social media, digital marketing and CRM tools and an understanding of the requirements of delivering high-quality matchday or live events. Previous experience in marketing, event management or commercial operations and working in women’s football or a sporting environment along with an understanding of WSL commercial and matchday regulations is desirable  

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 an 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 with Aston Villa Women FC.

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