Content Lead (Women’s)

1. The Role

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Content Lead who has experience in social media platform management and journalism.

You will be responsible for managing written and social day-to-day content output across all of our Aston Villa Women’s channels including the club’s official website, X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to provide unified coverage of Aston Villa to our fans. You will also provide live match coverage for all women’s matches as well as conduct midweek and post-match interviews with players and coaches in collaboration with the wider content team.

2. The Person

We are looking for a content professional with a desire to help grow and enhance our coverage as it pertains to the Women’s channels.

The ideal candidate will have previous demonstrable experience in social media platform management and journalism as well as knowledge of current social media trends and best practices.

You must be able to communicate in a clear, concise and accurate manner, manage multiple creative projects effectively and be able to make effective and quick decisions in a fast-paced sporting environment.

You must also be available to work flexibly as this role will require you to work evenings and weekends and hold a full UK driving licence.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply for the vacancy please click the ‘apply’ button below.

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Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.

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 seeAston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding