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: 

Sports Development Officer (Full Time and Part Time)

Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and qualified sports coach and/or PE teacher for the role of Sports Development Officer.

The successful candidate will work within the Football in the Community team to deliver innovative physical education and sports coaching programmes across varied age groups.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Danielle Chapman, Football in the Community Manager, at: danielle.chapman@foundationoflight.co.uk

The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with regular delivery across Sunderland, South Tyneside, and County Durham.

Interested applicants should request an application pack from gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk or download the packs below

Closing Date: Friday 19 September

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Employability Coach (35 Hours)

Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals to fulfil the exciting role of Employability Coach.

Working with the Skills team, you will deliver on the Employability Programmes, engaging young people and adults in employability support, helping the Foundation fulfil our ambition to develop the education, employability, and skills pathways for people across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.

You will have the ability to engage young people and adults who are economically inactive or unemployed, and to support them with moving closer to sustainable employment. 

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

Interested applicants should request an application pack from gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk or download the packs below. Any questions related to this post should be directed to Gemma Snaith via the above email address. 

Closing Date: Friday 26 September

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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.