Senior Manager - Everton Women Academy

Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community. 
 
During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our 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, our Men’s Senior team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.        

From the 2025/26 season, we will embark on an exciting journey at the state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium - a 52,888-capacity new home on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey.

In doing so, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Men’s, Women’s and Academy set-ups that inspire and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.  

About the opportunity: We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated leader to come and join our Women’s Department as Senior Academy Manager to cover a period of maternity leave.  
 
Reporting directly into the Director of Football Operations – Womens Football, in this unique role, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of an effective Academy programme, collaborating effectively with representatives across Coaching, Recruitment, Medical, Education, Player Care, Sports Science and Operations. 

You will work closely with the EFCW management team on a day-to-day basis, to lead and develop the Club’s Football Philosophy and Academy Performance Plan; while delivering the Club’s regulatory responsibilities. 

Other key responsibilities include: 

General 

• Leading and inspiring an environment where any player is welcome, and possibility is encouraged via a systemic approach to identifying and developing potential 
• Leading the development of a holistic talent system within the club that supports and develops potential in players, coaches and wider multi-disciplinary staff. 
• Driving the development of a culture where all people, not just players, are developed to reach their individual potential on and off the pitch 

Coaching 

• Oversee the effective design, implementation, management, and monitoring, of the Academy’s coaching programme 
• Ensure a clear pathway is in place in order to produce players capable of making the transition to first team football, primarily at Everton Women 
• Attend coach development days as organised by the F.A. 

Operations  

• Supporting the organisation and confirmation of Academy operations, arrangements and logistics including the prompt and clear communications required to support these 
• Oversight and control of the processes and procedures performed within the Academy squads; including any requirements in alignment with licence or registrations 
• Responsibility for fixture planning and subsequent management to deliver against fixtures and events. 

Governance and Compliance 

• Ownership for the delivery of the requirements of the PGA licence criteria across all areas of the Academy 
• Supporting the delivery of audit processes; ensuring that all information is prepared and submitted 
• Chairing the Academy Management Team (AMT) meetings; hosting representatives across Coaching, Performance, and Medical departments. Providing support and communications where required. 

Who we are looking for: We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who has previous experience of working in an elite performance environment, where management and leadership has been a key focus – delivering against complex workloads, competing priorities and flexibility to changing needs and demands. 
 
It is essential that you hold a UEFA B Licence, FA Safeguarding certificate and FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF). 
 
We need someone who possess the ability to work discreetly under pressure, but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team, establishing and maintaining good working relationships. 
 
This role is on a 12 month fixed-term basis, working 40 hours per week and is based within Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood).  
    
The closing date of this advert is Wednesday 13th August 2025. 
  
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substation 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.            

Equity & Inclusion       

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s 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.