Head of Technology Solutions Aston Villa Football Club

Kick It Out; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aston Villa Football Club is seeking a Head of Technology Solutions to lead the strategy, development and management of the Club’s technology landscape. You will shape the technology roadmap, oversee major projects and ensure secure, scalable solutions that support operations, commercial growth and fan experience.

You will partner with Digital Product, Technology Operations and Data and Security teams, manage budgets and suppliers, and coach high‑performing teams to deliver value across the Club

Descripción del empleo

Our Technology team plays a vital role in supporting every area of the Club, providing the systems, infrastructure and innovation that help drive performance on and off the pitch. From supporting matchday operations and elite sporting environments to enhancing the experiences of supporters, partners and colleagues, the team delivers reliable, secure and forward-thinking technology solutions across the Club.

As the Club continues to grow and invest in its digital capabilities, we are looking to expand our Technology team with a number of exciting opportunities across different specialisms. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping the future of technology at the Club.

The Role

As Head of Technology Solutions, you will lead the strategy, development and management of the Club’s technology landscape, ensuring technology investment supports effective operations, commercial growth and the evolving needs of the organisation. You will shape and deliver the technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve integration, reduce complexity and maximise the value of existing and future technology.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Club, you will translate business needs into effective technology solutions and oversee the lifecycle, from implementation and enhancement through to replacement and retirement. You will lead the delivery of key projects and improvements, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and sustainable, while maintaining a clear focus on user experience, operational resilience and measurable business value.

You will also manage strategic technology partners and suppliers, oversee budgets and investment, and work closely with Digital Product, Technology Operations and Data and Security teams to ensure solutions align with the Club’s wider technology strategy. As a senior leader, you will lead, coach and develop the technology solutions, building internal capability and creating a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.

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

The Person

You will be an experienced technology leader with a strong background in technology solutions or enterprise systems, with experience overseeing business-critical applications and delivering technology change across complex organisations. You will have a strong understanding of enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, integrations and data flows, alongside the ability to assess technology landscapes and develop clear, practical roadmaps for improvement.

You will bring experience of delivering application implementations and transformation initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers, with the ability to simplify systems, reduce complexity and improve value. Commercially aware, you will also be comfortable managing budgets, licensing, contracts and supplier performance, while balancing longer-term technology strategy with immediate operational priorities.

A confident and collaborative leader, you will have experience developing high-performing teams and managing competing priorities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills will be essential, enabling you to build effective relationships with senior leaders and translate complex technical considerations into clear, informed business decisions.

Previous experience with Workday HR and Finance, CRM, ticketing, loyalty or rewards platforms in an event-driven organisation such as football, sport or entertainment is desirable.

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, 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.

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