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 is seeking to appoint a Volunteer Manager who will be responsible for our Award-Winning Charity’s (EitC’s) Volunteering Programme.

As a Volunteer Manager you will co-ordinate volunteer resources across all Charity programmes and develop effective and efficient recruitment processes to support the Charity’s longer term growth strategy, aims and objectives.

Other key responsibilities will include:  

To develop and coordinate a comprehensive volunteering programme engaging local people from diverse communities in the region. A particular emphasis is to engage with young people and individuals who are looking to develop their skills and wider experience with a view to engaging in the wider job market

To facilitate the involvement of various EitC and Everton Club departments in providing diverse volunteering opportunities for participants

To identify training needs of volunteers giving them the best opportunity to effectively fulfil their volunteering role, whilst providing all volunteers with the opportunity to gain professional accreditations, i.e. volunteering awards, coaching qualifications, leadership awards, higher education opportunities

To develop effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills, utilising the current intake and interview protocol for potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills, qualifications, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of Everton in the Community

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 with a passion for volunteering and work within the charity/community sector and who has relevant experience and a proven track record within a related field e.g. volunteer support, youth/social work, human resources, training/employment services.

With sound knowledge and awareness of trends in volunteering, including current legislation and best practice our ideal candidate will also demonstrate the below skills and experience:

Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire people from a range of diverse backgrounds

Ability to assist the delivery of policy and strategy, produce, implement and monitor business/project development plans, and prepare and present clear well-structured reports

Good confidence in using a diverse range of IT systems i.e Sales Force

Excellent personal organisational skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities and manage a varied workload within deadlines and to maintain a high standard of personal efficiency and appearance

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 Permanent Contract, with the role being based across our Everton in the Community campus.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 24th March 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.    