Fundraising and Grants Executive

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Villa Park, Birmingham
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 20 July 2025
Job Description: Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Fundraising and Grants Team
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary:Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Villa Park

1.The Department

The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’.The Fundraising and Grants Executive will operate within the Fundraising team which is part of the Foundation’s Central Team. The role will support the Fundraising Lead and Development Manager (Grants and Fundraising) with bringing in restricted and unrestricted funds to support the Foundation’s work in the community.

2. The Role

The successful post-holder will join the Fundraising team responsible for raising funds to support the Foundation’s work in the community. The Fundraising and Grants Executive will support the Fundraising Lead in compiling and delivering a fundraising events calendar, fundraising campaigns and initiatives, as well as supporting the Development Manager to research grant opportunities and write compelling grant funding applications.

The Fundraising and Grants Executive will be required to provide fundraising event administration support and ensure that all records are up to date on the fundraising CRM. The post-holder will also support donor stewardship by managing day-to-day donor communications additionally, they will provide administrative support by maintaining and vetting records of grant agreements and contracts for Foundation funded initiatives and commissioning projects.This role will require you to work occasional evenings and weekends.

3. The Person

The ideal candidate for this role will have the relevant knowledge and experience of working in a fundraising environment within the third sector and have the confidence to support the delivery of fundraising events, initiatives and campaigns, as well as having the confidence to build on donor relations.The post-holder must have a passion for improving the lives of children and young people and show an interest in community projects. We are seeking an individual who has excellent written and verbal skills to assist in researching and writing compelling funding applications to align with the Foundation’s strategic plan.You must have excellent organisation skills and display excellent attention to detail across all responsibilities of this role. You must be confident in communicating with donors and working in a front facing environment.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Foundation. This season, the Club are celebrating our milestone 150th anniversary, 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:

a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which makes you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)

For further information and to ask any questions about the role, please contact Paisley Jeavons @ paisley.jeavons@avfc.co.uk.

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Foundation reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Foundation celebrates diversity and embraces 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 Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Foundation. 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 Foundation. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
How to apply: https://careers.avfc.co.uk/job/fundraising-and-grants-executive?source=bing.com