About Everton Football Club

Established in 1878, Everton Football Club are a professional football club in Liverpool that compete in The Premier League.

Everton also own Everton in the Community, a registered charity serving the local community, and Everton Free School Trust, a specialist educational and sixth form college.

The club's key mission is to play in European competitions on a regular basis, be a club prospering at the top of the Premier League, and be respected by its peers while remaining true to its values.

The club’s new set of values (ambitious, authentic, determined, and family) are being rolled out and are starting to be embedded into all aspects of everyday working life - from presentations at conferences to becoming part of a new behavioural personal performance objectives.

In 2017, Everton’s Chief Executive Officer Robert Elstone spoke at the company’s first staff conference for three years, designed to bring together all staff - around 370 people - in one building. A wide agenda focused on business strategy and future developments, including plans for a new stadium.

What is it like to work for Everton Football Club

Personal Growth

81% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Everton recently expanded its learning and development opportunities across the club and offers a range of courses, including project management, presentation skills and negotiation skills. Staff can book themselves on these courses even if there is no direct role requirement.

81% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Giving Something Back

93% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Amongst the most successful charity initiatives this year was ‘home is where the heart is’, raising funds for young, homeless people. Through a series of events including ‘Master Chef’ and a rough ‘sleep over’, over £250,000 has been raised for this cause alone.

93% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

94% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

An engagement survey has helped Everton focus on issues raised by staff, and also highlighted how many initiatives were completed over the last 12 months - from initiating a staff forum to enhancing internal communications.

94% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

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Pensions

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Development

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff