Strategic Programmes ExecutiveAston Villa

Department: Strategy and Marketing

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience

Location: London Office/ Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 22 November 2026

The Department

The Strategy team plays an important role in supporting the continued growth and development of the Club, turning the Club’s strategic ambitions into meaningful projects and experiences. Working collaboratively with teams across the Club, the department delivers a diverse range of initiatives spanning international development, memberships, supporter engagement and heritage. From bringing Aston Villa closer to fans around the world to celebrating the Club’s rich history and developing new supporter experiences, the team helps turn ideas into action and ensures key projects are delivered to the highest standard.

The Role

Working within our Strategic Programmes Executive you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering a varied portfolio of strategic projects across the Club. You will support projects from planning through to delivery, maintaining timelines, trackers and reporting while working closely with colleagues and external partners to keep activity on track.

You will have the opportunity to support projects across international development, memberships, supporter engagement and the Club’s heritage. You could be helping to deliver events and activations in international markets that engage existing supporters and introduce Aston Villa to new audiences, supporting the development of our membership programmes and benefits, or helping bring our rich history to life through new heritage-focused initiatives, products and supporter experiences.

The Person

You will have proven experience in project management, business operations, commercial delivery or a similar role. You will be able to manage multiple projects at once, you’ll also have excellent attention to detail and be confident working with project plans, budgets, reports and presentations.

You will also be able to build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you’ll bring a genuine passion for football, sport and business, alongside the drive and initiative to contribute to the continued growth of the Club.

You must be able to work flexible hours as the Club requires, this will include matchday and events working evenings and weekends and have the ability to travel between our Club sites. You will be predominantly based in the Club’s London Office but you must have the ability to travel to Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park frequently.

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!