Department: Retail Department

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package

Location: Bullring Store, Birmingham

Closing Date: Sunday 23 March 2025

Interview Date: Early April 2025

1. The Department

The Club are continuing our rapid growth trajectory both on and off the pitch, further expanding our commercial footprint with the launch of a brand-new retail store in the heart of Birmingham’s iconic Bullring shopping centre which is scheduled to open in May 2025.

The store design will take inspiration from our rich 150-year history incorporating cultural touchpoints from Villa Park whilst integrating a museum section that celebrates the Club’s deep-rooted connection to both Birmingham and football history.

The store will span 10,000 square feet across a ground and mezzanine floor which will showcase our full retail offering including our kits, training wear and a significant adidas collection.

We are now looking to build our team for the new store who will be responsible for creating a best-in-class customer experience which is inclusive and welcoming for all.

2. The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Stockroom Manager who will form a fundamental part of the management team in our new store. You will play a vital role in our store’s retail success by overseeing inventory management, stock replenishment and product organisation whilst continuously reviewing and striving to enhance efficiency and driving our overall store performance

Your responsibilities and accountabilities will include oversight and management of the stockroom ensuring high professional standards in line with safety guidelines and best practice, ensuring stock levels are sufficient and proactively ordering products. You will be responsible for ensuring that our inventory management and reporting is accurate and quality assured. You will work closely with other Departments across the store to ensure that stock is readily available and presented to the best possible standard for our customers.

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

3. The Person

You will need to have demonstrable experience in a similar stockroom manager role in a fast-paced retail environment with a strong understanding of retail operations, stock management and inventory control including the use of inventory systems.

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and be able to work with a high level of accuracy to avoid discrepancies and supply issues will also be vital in this role. You will also need knowledge of best practices in stockroom management in line with health and safety regulations. We are looking for someone who can use their initiative who can meet challenges in a pragmatic and proactive way to make informed business decisions and generating innovative ideas to drive the Club forward.

You must also be available to work flexibly as the Club requires, this will include evenings and weekends.

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
• 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, 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 this role (400 words maximum)

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