Department: Retail & Licensing Department

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Bodymoor Training Ground (and other retail locations as and when required)

Closing Date: Sunday 6 April 2025

Interview Date: April 2025

1. The Department

The Retail Team are responsible for carrying out the front-line selling, driving sales revenue for the organisation and maintaining retail standards through the back of-house operations. We are now looking to expand our team, and the post holder will work in a dynamic environment and play a vital part in creating the first impression of the Retail Department . You will work collaboratively across various stakeholders, ensuring effective service delivery and contributing to the overall success and commercial growth of the club.

2. The Role

We are seeking a Technical Partner Controller to manage all adidas-related orders and operations at the Club. This key role will ensure that team kits, staff allocations, and retail orders are processed efficiently and to the highest standard. You will be the main point of contact for adidas, overseeing the entire order process from forecasting and ordering through to delivery. You will work closely with internal teams including the 1st team, U21s, Women’s and Academy to ensure their specific kit needs are met on time.

You will also manage staff kit allocations, keeping accurate records of items such as sizes, names, and numbers. Close coordination with adidas and the warehouse team will be essential to ensure timely deliveries and effective inventory management. you will also oversee all retail adidas orders, ensuring stock levels are monitored regularly and that new product releases or seasonal stock demands are met. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth stock replenishment, and that team kit and retail orders align with operational needs

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

3. The Person

The ideal candidate will have experience in retail operations, logistics, or stock management, preferably within a sports or entertainment environment. A strong understanding of order management and inventory systems is essential.

Ideally you will have experience with adidas or similar sportswear brands, as well as expertise in forecasting demand and managing stock levels, would be advantageous. A solid knowledge of sports apparel, including its sizing, durability, and functionality, is also beneficial.

Attention to detail is crucial, particularly when overseeing kit allocations and maintaining accurate stock levels. You should possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and the ability to address issues quickly and efficiently, especially under pressure. The role requires excellent organisational abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experience with retail and inventory management systems are essential. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, along with the ability to travel between sites, is essential.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. This season, we are celebrating our milestone 150th anniversary, our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage with our continued progression in the Champions League competition (currently reaching the Quarter-Finals!), 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 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