Director of Women's Football Operations

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, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.

Alongside a Senior Men’s Team that has played more games in English football's top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the women’s game.

With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later.

League runners-up five times in the following decade, the team also won two Women's FA Cups and a Women's League Cup before proudly becoming one of the eight founder members of the Women's Super League in 2011. 

In September 2025, the iconic Goodison Park - Everton's main stadium since 1892 - became the permanent home of Everton Women, signalling the dawn of an exciting new chapter for one of the women's game most storied clubs. 

About the opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Director of Football Operations to join Everton Women’s Football Club on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

This role is a unique opportunity to play a central role in the delivery of a high-performance environment within Women’s Football, at the highest level in the sport.  The postholder will be at the heart of the Club and able to make a major impact on both the off-the-pitch processes as well as supporting the on-the-pitch performance through driving standards, enabling performance, while ensuring staff and players are able to operate at their very best.

Playing a key role within the Women’s Leadership Team, the postholder will lead the delivery of the Club’s operational and regulatory commitments. The role spans a broad range of responsibilities, including supporting player trading processes, overseeing team operations, budget management and ensuring compliance with WSL and wider football regulatory requirements.

You will manage player registrations and provide comprehensive player support, alongside maintaining oversight of the PGA. Central to the role is creating a seamless and professional environment, with full ownership of Club Secretary duties, compliance, operations, and licensing processes, ensuring the Club consistently operates to the highest standards.

In addition, the role will contribute to wider Club Football-related initiatives, including projects linked to Goodison Park and Finch Farm.

Who we’re looking for: We are looking for someone who thrives of playing an active part within a fast-paced environment, takes pride in attention to detail, and is motivated by contributing to the continued progress of Women’s football.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly integrate and provide stability across a busy and fast-paced environment.   

As Director of Women’s Football Operations, you have a chance to make a significant and immediate impact while working in a collaborative and ambitious team.

This position is on a 12 month fixed-term contract working 40 hours per week with the location for this role being based at our traning ground Finch Farm.

The closing date of this advert is Tuesday 5th May 2026.

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 either a Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) 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, 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.