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: 

Education Officer

The Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual individual to deliver as part of the Belonging and Social Connectivity team.

The successful candidate will deliver innovative secondary education programmes to pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4, including one-to-ones and small group activities with tageted pupils.

The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with the main delivery taking place in schools across Sunderland, County Durham, and South Tyneside.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jake Leighton, Football in the Community Lead (Education), at: jake.leighton@foundationoflight.co.uk

Interested applicants request an application pack (or download via the links below) and return to: gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

Application Form | Job Description

Closing Date: Friday 7 November

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

Goalkeeping Coach - Casual

The Football in the Community team are looking to recruit a highly motivated Goalkeeper Coach to work on our successful Player Development Centre and Emerging Talent Centre programmes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching, goalkeeping and a commitment to educating and developing players.

The successful candidate will ideally have a UEFA B or as a minimum a UEFA C (FA Level 2) goalkeeping qualification.

The role will be based across multiple venues in the region and will be delivering evening sessions on a casual basis.

Interested applicants should request an application pack or send a CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

Application Form | Job Description 

Foundation of Light – EDI Statement
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.