March 7 – Liverpool has started a recruitment drive for more than 1,000 new match day and occasional staff at Anfield as the club prepares for the opening of the expanded Main Stand next season.
The stand will increase Anfield’s capacity by 8,500 to about 54,000. This will make it England’s fourth largest club ground behind Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City, putting it just ahead of Newcastle United.
Alongside the increased number of seats is a significant boost in hospitality, conferencing and events the stadium can provide for. The club is recruiting casual staff for bar and waiting positions, hosts, porters and supervisors. There are also new positions for tour guides and museum staff.
Lise Jenkins, human resources director at Liverpool : “We are absolutely delighted that the expansion of the Main Stand will give a huge number of people an opportunity to be part of our football family.
“This recruitment drive supports our commitment to creating opportunities for local people and giving fans in the stadium the best possible experience. Anfield is well-known for the warm welcome it gives visitors from all over the world and our matchday team is an extremely important part of that.”
Ann O’Byrne, deputy mayor of Liverpool, said: “This is a really important moment on the Anfield regeneration journey which has never only been about place, but also most critically about people and prosperity.
“All the partners, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool FC and Your Housing Group, have recognised that improving economic conditions, job prospects and life chances are key for the project to succeed in the long-term.
“From the start the football club has been increasing employment and skills in the neighbourhood and this large number of matchday roles and their training scheme is wonderful news for the area and the city.”
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