Football Development Manager (Aston Villa Foundation)

Aston Villa Football Club; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aston Villa Foundation, the official charity of Aston Villa Football Club, is seeking a Football Development Manager to lead and shape the department. The role focuses on increasing participation, creating opportunities, and delivering positive community outcomes through football initiatives, with some travel to sessions.

You will manage programmes, budgets, and partnerships, while driving growth and sustaining impact, including evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience managing programmes and budgets.
• The ability to build effective relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• A track record of identifying growth opportunities and developing new initiatives.
• A genuine passion for football development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Football Development department, growing participation and maximising impact.
• Strengthen partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop new initiatives to broaden reach.
• Oversee evening and weekend work and travel to community sessions.

Skills

Experience leading teams

Programme management

Budget management

Partnership building

Growth initiative development

Community engagement

Job description

The Aston Villa Foundation, the official charity of Aston Villa Football Club, is looking for a Football Development Manager.

The Role

The Football Development department uses the power of football and sport to increase participation, create opportunities and deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities, through Football in the Community, national and international residentials, Premier League-funded programmes such as Everybody’s Game, and wider football development initiatives.

You will lead and develop the department, growing participation, strengthening partnerships and maximising the impact of the Foundation’s work. The role includes evening and weekend work and travel to community sessions.

About You

• Experience leading and developing teams
• Experience managing programmes and budgets
• The ability to build effective relationships with partners and stakeholders
• A track record of identifying growth opportunities and developing new initiatives
• A genuine passion for football development and community engagement

Key Details

• Location: Villa Park, with travel to community sessions
• Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends), permanent
• Salary: Up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Closing date: 15 November 2026