Senior Operations Manager - Adult Services in Liverpool

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: As we enter an exciting new chapter building on our award-winning Neighbourhood Health Model we have an exciting new opportunity for the role of Senior Operations Manager – Public Health, which will be key as we enhance and deliver our ambitions, culture, and strategic developments moving forwards. The Senior Operations Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across EitC’s adult and public health services including physical health, mental health, and the wider neighbourhood health model. The role will ensure high-quality service delivery, strong governance, robust performance management, and long-term financial sustainability. You will play a key role in securing funding, managing multi-agency partnerships, driving innovation across the charity’s priority areas, in addition to ensuring a high-level of operational efficiency within the remit.

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 creative, innovative, and dynamic with excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate strategic leadership and experience of leading multiple high management teams and supporting them in achieving ambitious goals. Our successful candidate will also demonstrate Strategic-level knowledge and experience of adult services including health and wellbeing, mental health and specific population groups with a particular focus on military veterans.

The closing date of this advert is Friday 20th February 2026. This position will be offered on a Permanent Contract, 35 hours per week with the role being based at Goodison Park and Everton in the Community Sites.

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.