Team Operations Manager - Mens 1st Team

Who we are: Everton Football Club is one of world sports most respected and revered names a byword for innovation professionalism and community.

During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum nothing but the best is good enough.

One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League Everton has played more games in English footballs top flight than any other club.

While rightly proud of our rich past and Goodison Park our home of more than 130 years we are now setting our sights on an exciting future at a stateoftheart new stadium opening in summer 2025.

In doing so we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Mens Womens and Academy setups that inspire and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.

About the opportunity: At Everton Football Club we are currently embarking on one of the most significant and exciting chapters in our history.

As we prepare for the imminent move from Goodison Park our home of 133 years to a worldclass new stadium on the banks of the iconic River Mersey we have a unique and exciting opportunity to work within our Mens First Team Football Operations department and join us as Operations Manager.

As our Mens First Team Operations Manager you will successfully and innovatively manage the logistical and operational functions of our Mens First Team operations and will play a leading role in all aspects relating to planning and scheduling arrangements coordinating timings and details across the relevant functions ensuring accurate and informative communications are delivered in required timeframes.

Some key responsibilities as part of this role will include:

• Assisting the Head of Football Operations in the successful planning and delivery of all travel and logistics for First Team operations (Training Ground Transport Hotels Security etc) for home and away matches as well as any tours and training camps
• Work with and build relationships with First Team travel related suppliers
• Collaborating with the First Team Analysis Kit Medical Player Support and Sport Science departments to create an optimum schedule and fit for purpose arrangements for all matches tours and training camps
• Managing the First Team Teamworks communications App ensuring schedules and itineraries are communicated to Players and Staff both verbally and electronically
• Managing any operational matchday administration such as team sheet submission Player/Staff accreditation and access permissions etc
• Ensuring successful adherence to matchday protocols in line with competition rules
• Support the First Team Medical Department in the event of a serious injury or incompetition AntiDoping on matchdays
• Working collaboratively with the Media & Communications Department with interview requests television appearances and attending of press conferences on matchdays

You will assume ultimate responsibility for the delivery of scheduling and plans that maximise efficiency in arrangements as well as provide a comprehensive inventory always ensuring a bestinclass service.

Who we are looking for: Essentially we are looking for someone who has proven experience of business operational management including administration and production of official / contractual documentation and has worked within an elite performance environment previously or currently.

You must have extensive knowledge experience and practical application of management and administration within a professional or semiprofessional football team and be comfortable working with a wide variety of demands and be flexible enough to support our elite players across competitive fixtures both home and away.

We need someone who possess the ability to work discreetly under pressure and is a passionate energised team player who embraces opportunities to collaborate with a broader diverse team.

The role is permanent and will be based at Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood); working 40 hours per week the closing date of this advert is Monday 21st April 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices this role will require a Basic DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service.

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.

Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected celebrated and empowered for who they are regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or longterm health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Associations Football Leadership Diversity Code Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.