Emerging Talent & Loans Support Officer

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 9 June 2026
Job Description: The Department
Our Emerging Talent and Loans Team is not just a department; it’s the bridge to supporting our players at the top level. Working alongside with the Men’s First Team, we provide elite, high-performance support to our rising stars and loan players as they compete at the highest levels across the UK and Europe.

Direct Impact: You will be at the heart of our talent pipeline, influencing the development of existing and future First Team regulars. Directly supporting their life away from the pitch to help them focus all of their time and energy to their professional journey.

Elite Environment: Work alongside world-class staff in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.

Global Reach: Track and support talent across the most prestigious leagues in European and UK football.

The Role
Are you ready to contribute to our elite player performance programme? This is more than a Player Support role—it is a unique, high-impact opportunity to represent Aston Villa across the top tiers of UK and European football.

The Opportunity: Autonomy, Travel, and Elite Exposure
Step into a position defined by trust and responsibility. You will not just be following a programme; you will be leading it. From day one, you will:
• Navigate the Elite Landscape: You will be working behind-the-scenes in Premier League, European and EFL environments.
• Lead with Independence: Enjoy a high level of autonomy as you travel, building vital professional relationships across multiple clubs.
• Influence the Future: Take genuine ownership of player support, directly impacting key transition moments and the long-term success of our existing and rising stars.

Your Impact: Bridge the Gap
Embedded within our Emerging Talent Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will be an integral link for our ‘Loan players’. Your mission is to ensure that wherever our talent goes, the "Aston Villa Standard" goes with them. You will:
• Maintain world-class alignment in player care and support throughout their time at the club
• Ensure a smooth transition for the player, taking care of relocation and travel arrangements
• Uphold essential communication channels to ensure contact is maintained with both player and family

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
The Person
We are seeking a highly motivated, elite-level Support Officer who speaks the language of the First Team. You understand the demands of professional football and possess the communication skills to influence the support network surrounding the player, both nationally and internationally.

You will be an organised, analytical and proactive Support Officer who is comfortable working independently as well as within a multi-stakeholder MDT across the Emerging Talent and First Team Support department. You must be able to demonstrate previous experience of delivering high quality support in a full-time capacity in an elite professional environment, ideally in a First Team or Loans setting. Confident building relationships with staff at other clubs, you will represent Aston Villa’s performance standards in a variety of environments, manage multiple stakeholders while supporting the player’s practical, personal & emotional issues as and when required.

The role requires a flexible approach to working hours, including weekends, in line with the demands of elite football. A full UK driving licence is essential.

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 will receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to www.avfc.co.uk/careers

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 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 Football Club 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
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