Youth Engagement Manager New
Aston Villa
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Birmingham Discipline: Management Job type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum depending on experience Contact email: careers@avfc.co.uk Job ref: 011803 Published: about 21 hours ago Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026 00:59
Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Youth Engagement Team
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (including Evenings and Weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum dependent on experience
Location: Villa Park (with requirements to travel to and from community sessions around Birimingham)
Closing Date: Sunday 5 April 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 27 April 2026
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 Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing division is newly formed, complimenting the organisations 2024 – 2028 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 Youth Engagement department is a fundamental strand within the Foundation and is critical in supporting young people to raise their aspirations and divert them away from negative influences, within Birmingham and its surrounding areas
2.The Role
The Youth Engagement Manager role is an existing role for an experienced project/programme manager, with a proven track record in designing coordinating, resourcing, and delivering impactful youth-focused projects. The post sits within a creative, fast‑paced, and dynamic environment in a busy and growing charitable organisation with a strong reputation.
The Youth Engagement Manager (Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing) will be responsible for leading and inspiring a coordinator and a team of youth engagement officers and mentors. They will support the team to deliver high‑quality, meaningful programmes that empower young people, raise aspirations, and create positive pathways. The role will also focus on identifying new opportunities to expand our reach, strengthen our impact, and support the ongoing development of our people.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile
3.The Person
The Aston Villa Foundation is seeking a high-skilled, driven and purposeful manager with a genuine interest in charitable and community work, particularly in supporting and empowering young people.
You will be experienced and proficient in managing people, coordinating projects/programmes and have a strong track record of partnership working and collaborating with key stakeholders, and experienced in developing new project/service opportunities in your chosen field.
At the same time, you can expect flexibility in the role, autonomy and commitment to professional development, inside a vibrant and rewarding working environment.
4. 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
3.Answer the following question:
a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)
For further information and to ask any questions about the role, please contact Kate Roberts by emailing kr01@avfc.co.uk.
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
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (including Evenings and Weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum dependent on experience
Location: Villa Park (with requirements to travel to and from community sessions around Birimingham)
Closing Date: Sunday 5 April 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 27 April 2026
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 Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing division is newly formed, complimenting the organisations 2024 – 2028 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 Youth Engagement department is a fundamental strand within the Foundation and is critical in supporting young people to raise their aspirations and divert them away from negative influences, within Birmingham and its surrounding areas
2.The Role
The Youth Engagement Manager role is an existing role for an experienced project/programme manager, with a proven track record in designing coordinating, resourcing, and delivering impactful youth-focused projects. The post sits within a creative, fast‑paced, and dynamic environment in a busy and growing charitable organisation with a strong reputation.
The Youth Engagement Manager (Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing) will be responsible for leading and inspiring a coordinator and a team of youth engagement officers and mentors. They will support the team to deliver high‑quality, meaningful programmes that empower young people, raise aspirations, and create positive pathways. The role will also focus on identifying new opportunities to expand our reach, strengthen our impact, and support the ongoing development of our people.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile
3.The Person
The Aston Villa Foundation is seeking a high-skilled, driven and purposeful manager with a genuine interest in charitable and community work, particularly in supporting and empowering young people.
You will be experienced and proficient in managing people, coordinating projects/programmes and have a strong track record of partnership working and collaborating with key stakeholders, and experienced in developing new project/service opportunities in your chosen field.
At the same time, you can expect flexibility in the role, autonomy and commitment to professional development, inside a vibrant and rewarding working environment.
4. 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
3.Answer the following question:
a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)
For further information and to ask any questions about the role, please contact Kate Roberts by emailing kr01@avfc.co.uk.
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