The Kit and Equipment Department aim and strive to provide the best service and support to players and staff to give them all the necessary tools they need to be able to perform to an elite standard. You will be joining an exciting environment with an enjoyable, hard-working ethic and working in a world class training facility.
* The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and self-motivated Assistant to join the Kit and Equipment Department at Aston Villa Football Club.
The role will involve assisting the Head of Kit and Equipment Operations with all the activities of the Kit Room, Laundry and Boot Room. You will assist with all requirements for the full time teams at Bodymoor Heath, from preparing kit and equipment for training whilst also preparing, packing, and travelling to U21 and first team games when required, working within strict deadlines.
The successful candidate must hold a full, manual clean UK driving licence. You must be trustworthy and able to work collaboratively, building strong working relationships. You will need to be organised and be able to prioritise tasks effectively. Previous experience of working in a professional sporting environment is desirable.
You must be available to work flexible and irregular hours which will include matchday working, evenings and weekends. You will also be expected to travel domestically (including driving a manual van) and internationally as and when required.
We currently offer a range of fantastic benefits* including:
* Offers on tickets for Men and Women’s matches (subject to match and ticketing arrangements)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free car parking
* Free staff breakfast and lunches
* Free Will writing
* Free mortgage and insurance broker consultations
* Free eye tests
*Please note these are subject to change at any time.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
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.
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