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Health and Wellbeing Officer

Aston Villa Football Club
Organisation
Aston Villa Football Club
Salary
Up to £25,000
Location
Villa Park, Birmingham
Contract type
Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date
7 June 2026
Job Description
Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Health and Wellbeing Team

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Specific Purpose (2-year contract)

Salary: Up to £25,000

Location: Villa Park

Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026

Interview Date: W/C 15 June 2026

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 Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing Division is newly formed, complimenting the organisation’s new 2024-28 Strategic Plan. The Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing Division brings together several departments, all of which contribute to providing a landscape of opportunities for children and young people in a variety of education, development and learning settings.

The Role
This is an existing role for an individual who is experienced in Project/Programme delivery, who is flexible, motivated, and passionate about using sport and physical activity to improve lives. They will have a proven track record in planning and delivering impactful projects with a health, fitness and wellbeing focus for children, young people and adults.

The Health and Wellbeing Officer (Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing) will support the Health and Wellbeing Manager and Coordinator to lead community-based activities promoting physical and mental wellbeing, build partnerships with local organisations, and support effective monitoring and reporting to demonstrate impact.

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

The Person
The Aston Villa Foundation is seeking a passionate and motivated individual with experience delivering health and wellbeing programmes, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact through community and charitable work.

We’re looking for someone with:

A Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in a health or sport-related area

Experience delivering health or wellbeing programmes

Excellent communication and engagement skills with diverse communities

Strong organisational and administrative abilities

The ability to regularly work evenings and occasional weekends

Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Foundation. 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. Upload your Cover Letter

For further information and to ask any questions about the role, please contact Aimee Jefferson by emailing aj52@avfc.co.uk.

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 official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
How to apply
https://avfc.wd502.myworkdayjobs.com/avfc_careers/job/Villa-Park/Health---Wellbeing-Officer_JR00074
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