Work for us

Do you want to work for an organisation that helps change the lives of 20,000 people each year?

Based at the Beacon of Light, we believe that the successful recruitment, retention and development of staff alongside a values-led culture is vital to our success.

As part of our team you can look forward to: 

Head of Thrive North East - Full Time

This exciting senior role will lead the development of Thrive North East, a place-based, cross-sector initiative aligned with regional priorities and designed to improve how young people access and sustain engagement with services in Biddick Hall, South Tyneside.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across a complex partnership landscape, bringing together organisations from across youth, health, education, employability and community sectors to create a more joined-up and person-centred approach.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the development and delivery of Thrive North East as a scalable, place-based model aligned with regional priorities
• Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships across local authorities, education, health, policing, voluntary sector organisations and regional stakeholders
• Lead the design and implementation of innovative programmes that improve access, engagement and long-term outcomes for young people
• Use insight, evaluation and shared outcomes frameworks to demonstrate impact and drive continuous improvement
• Secure investment and funding opportunities to support growth and long-term sustainability
• Champion collaboration, inclusion, safeguarding and equity across all aspects of delivery

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a flagship regional initiative that has the potential to influence systems change and create lasting impact for communities across the North East.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lesley Spuhler on lesley.spuhler@foundationoflight.co.uk

Interested applicants should request an application pack, or download via the link below, and return to: gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

Application Form | Job Description 

Closing Date: Monday 22 June

Matchday Lottery Sellers

We are looking for outgoing, part time lottery sellers to support the sale of Ha’way and Play lottery tickets on home matchdays at the Stadium of Light.

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, energetic and reliable and who are willing to interact with supporters.

Hours: On home matchdays, 3 hours (weekends and evenings)

Full training will be provided.

Interested applicants should email their CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

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The Foundation of Light (FOL) promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and challenges all forms of discrimination through its internal operations and in the delivery of its services in accordance with and commitment to the 2010 Equality Act. The FOL protects the rights of individuals and advances equality of opportunity for all.  It demonstrates the FOL’s commitment to continuous improvement in EDI to create meaningful and sustainable change.