Partnership Activation Executives

Job description

Department: Partnership Activation Hours of Work: 35 hours per week with flexibility including matchday, evenings and weekends Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £30,900 per annum Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Closing Date: Sunday 20 September 2026 The Department At Aston Villa Football Club, we are dedicated to creating and delivering exceptional, long-term partnerships which enhance the Club’s commercial success, legacy and global brand. The Partnership Activation Department bring these partnerships to life ensuring each partner receives maximum value from their sponsorship. A key focus is ensuring partners contractual rights are delivered whilst also looking to deliver innovative and groundbreaking activations which move the department to a more a creative marketing led team. The Role We have some exciting opportunities for Partnership Activation Executives to join the team. You will support the delivery of operational requirements for some of the Club’s key partners which is vital to bringing the partnership to life and take the lead on some of the accounts, under guidance of the Senior Partnership Account Manager.. You will also support partner ticketing and hospitality requirements, liaising with the relevant departments to ensure all partnership requirements are met. You will support the Department in developing a series of events over the course of the season including Partner Summit, Play on the Pitch, and Golf Days. You will also be responsible for supporting the wider department with administration including raising POs, courier orders, delivery of partners’ player content days and shirt signing sessions throughout the season. For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile. The Person You will need to have proven experience in an events management, entertainment, hospitality and/or partnership activation role and able to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects whilst being organised and proactive with a keen eye for attention to detail. You must also have strong verbal and written communication skills which are clear and concise to internal and external stakeholders. You will need to be able to work flexibly as the club requires, which will include all Men’s First Team home matches. You will also need to have a UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle with the ability to travel between our Club sites; Villa Park, London Office and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. 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: a) Please outline how your key skills, qualities and experience in events management, entertainment, hospitality, marketing and/or partnership activation 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 official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding