Partnerships Account Executive

Everton FC; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Everton Football Club is seeking a Partnerships Account Executive to join our Partnerships Management team. You will support delivering exceptional service to existing and future club partners, ensuring rights are activated and added value is delivered.

You will cultivate strong relationships with partner contacts, coordinate with the Partnerships Manager and Senior Manager, and help optimise operations and processes to make Everton ‘great to partner with’ on matchdays and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, client services, or partnerships.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required (matchdays/events).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of service to existing and future club partners.
• Build and nurture relationships with partner portfolio.
• Assist with operations and administration underpinning partner management.
• Take on extra projects to improve department operations.

Skills

Account management

Client services

Partnerships

Relationship building

Project management

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.

One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior Team has played more games in English football's top‑flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.

In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state‑of‑the‑art 365‑venue for non‑footballing events and conferences.

On the pitch, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Men’s, Women’s and Academy set‑ups that inspire, bring pride and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Partnerships Account Executive to join our Partnerships Management department.

As partnerships Account Executive you will support the delivery of exceptional service to existing and future club partners, ensuring all partners receive their full allocation of rights and additional added value.

Of primary importance, will be building and nurturing excellent relationships with relevant personnel from your designated partner portfolio. Developing key internal stakeholder relationships will also be a critical aspect of your role, as you seek to ensure club partners have the toolkit they need to activate their partnerships to their full potential.

You will work closely with the Partnerships Manager and Senior Partnerships Manager to deliver best in class account management to your partners. You will work to ensure that the operations and administration that underpins delivery and management of the club’s commercial partners is recognised as being exceptional at every level.

Finally, you will take on additional projects designed to improve departmental operations and efficiency and support the team in making Everton ‘great to partner with’

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an individual who has a client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and who thrives working in a collaborative, team player environment.

Other Skills, Knowledge and Experience include

• Preferably experience in account management, client services, or partnerships (preferably within sport, media, or entertainment)
• Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required (matchdays/events)

This role will be 35 hours per week on a Permanent Contract and will be based at The Royal Liver Building.

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026 however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

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 iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. 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- [e-mail]