Social Media Executive (AVWFC)

Department: Aston Villa Women FC Hours of Work: Full Time (flexibility to work evenings, weekends and matchdays is required) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 depending upon experience Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Closing Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026 (early applications are strongly advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient interest has been received) The Department Aston Villa Women FC compete in the Barclays Women’s Super League, the highest league in the country for women’s professional football. We are proud of the growth we have achieved as a team, and we now stand at an exciting and transformative moment. As the women’s game accelerates in visibility, value and influence, we are building a new, dynamic team to shape the next chapter of our growth. The Role We have a new opportunity for a Social Media Executive to join the team to help shape the voice and presence of Aston Villa Women across all social platforms. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day content output across our Club’s social media channels – ensuring that all content aligns and reflects the Club’s identity, brand and tone of voice. You will manage the day-to-day scheduling, publishing, and optimisation of Aston Villa Women’s social media, delivering high-quality content that engages and resonates with our fanbase. You will also lead the planning, creation, editing, and publication of phone-first content—including short-form video, interviews, and matchday and training footage—to support brand growth, fan engagement, and compelling storytelling. You will deliver engaging, real-time social coverage for all Women’s matches and events, including live updates and on-the-ground video stories. In addition, you will work closely within the wider content team to produce compelling and cohesive content aligned across channels. You will contribute to the delivery of the social media strategy by identifying platform-specific opportunities to grow audiences and deepen fan engagement. You will also collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support the promotion of key news, communications, marketing activity, and ticketing updates across social channels. For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile. The Person We are looking for someone who is pro-active and hands on with the ability to help grow and enhance Aston Villa Women’s social media channels and digital output. You will need to have previous experience in social media platform engagement within sport or a fast-paced environment and a knowledge of current social media trends and best practices. You must have strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to adapt tone across audiences and channels that resonates with our fans and produce high quality content whilst maintaining high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships, has excellent verbal and written communication skills which are clear, concise, and accurate with the ability to plan manage and report on multiple projects and priorities effectively. Given the nature of this role, you will need to hold a full, UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and be able to work flexibly as this role will include evenings, weekends and matchdays. 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. As part of your application, you will be asked to: 1) Upload your CV 2) Answer the following question: 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