
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:

Primary Stars Coordinator - Full Time
Foundation of Light is seeking a highly motivated individual to fulfil the exciting role of Primary Stars Lead.
The successful candidate will coordinate the Primary provision at the Foundation of Light across Sunderland, South Tyneside, and County Durham. The role will also involve managing staff ensuring an outstanding provision is delivered.
The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with regular delivery across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Danielle Chapman, Football in the Community Manager, at danielle.chapman@foundationoflight.co.uk
Interested applicants should request an application pack or send a CV to ryan.gill@foundationoflight.co.uk
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.
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
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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.
Foundation of Light recognises that the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults is of paramount importance within the organisation. Foundation of Light has a duty of care to safeguard all children and vulnerable adults involved in activities provided through our projects and events. Safety and protection will be given to all participants through adherence to the Safeguarding policy and guidelines adopted by the Foundation.

