Who are we:  

Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability. 

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.

About the opportunity:  

Everton in the Community delivers early intervention programmes that support young people at risk of underachieving, disengaging from education, or becoming involved in crime or antisocial behaviour.

As part of our continued expansion across the Liverpool City Region, we are recruiting a Pathways Coordinator to coordinate and deliver targeted sector-based programmes within partner schools and across our wider Children and Youth programmes. The role will support young people to raise their aspirations, develop employability skills and progress into education, employment or training.

The Pathways Coordinator will contribute to Everton in the Community’s Impact Model and Everton Learns Strategy, which aim to engage, inspire and support young people to achieve their potential.

Other key responsibilities will include:   

Ensuring delivery is impact and outcome driven using robust impact assessment tools. Providing alignment to national frameworks where possible (Gatsby benchmark).

Coordination of sector-based programmes and workshops exposing young people to a range of industries such as sport, construction and digital sectors.

To coordinate employer engagement opportunities including workplace visits, guest speakers and community partners to support progression opportunities.

To coordinate and deliver sector-based qualifications and progression opportunities that enhance outcomes for young people

Overseeing the work of staff providing direction, support, and motivation to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

Safeguarding   

To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.

To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and has the ability to motivate and inspire young people to learn, achieve and aspire.

Experienced in delivering classroom-based sessions to 13– 16-year-olds our ideal candidate will also demonstrate the below skills and experience: 

Knowledge of different learning styles

To be fully IT literate with the ability to use MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

A proven track-record of delivering impactful initiatives with young people

Ability to create Schemes of Work and lesson plans

To have the ability to work on own initiative and the ability to plan, manage and monitor work effectively.

Approachable and empathic, with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate a diverse range of people to strive towards ambitious life goals

This position will be offered on Fixed Term Contract, with the role being based across our Everton in the Community campus. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th April 2026 however, 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 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 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 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 Football Association’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.    