CareerPlan

Football Development Manager (Aston Villa Foundation)

Villa Park, GBFull-time£36k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead and develop the Football Development department to increase participation and deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities through sport, education, and learning.

Role type

Senior programme manager (football development)

Builds

Football in the Community (FitC) programmes, national and international residentials, and Premier League-funded initiatives like Everybody's Game

Domain

Sports development and community engagement

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Programme development, operational management, team leadership, stakeholder relationship building, budget management, partnership development, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Experience in football development, community engagement, securing sustainable income, expanding department reach

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a team of staff, oversee delivery and development of football programmes, maintain high standards of delivery, develop staff, strengthen partnerships, identify growth opportunities, secure sustainable income, maximize impact

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC