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Senior Manager – EFCW Academy
Who we are:  Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation and professionalism during the course of a glittering history that spans three centuries. 
 
One of the 12 founder members of the Football League, Everton has played more games in English football's 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 state-of-the-art new stadium currently being constructed on the banks of the 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 compete at the highest level of the game.   



Our values underpin how we behave, how we represent our club in our city and across the world of football, and how we look after one another and our community. They provide a framework for how we work and engage with partners, suppliers and, most importantly, our fans.   

 

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.



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 permanent basis, working 40 hours per week and is based within Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood). 

   

The closing date of this advert is Thursday 1st August 2024.

 

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.      

      

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here       

      

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 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, those who identify as female and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term 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 - careers@evertonfc.com  

  

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.