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: 

HR Advisor - Full Time

The Foundation of Light is seeking to appoint a HR Advisor to lead our HR function.

This pivotal role will champion our people strategy, ensuring our HR practices and culture align seamlessly with our new strategic objectives.

The HR Advisor will oversee the day-to-day delivery of HR operations, provide guidance across the organisation, and support managers to drive consistently high standards.

With the introduction of a new HR system on the horizon, the successful candidate will join us at an exciting time, playing a key role in shaping, implementing, and embedding modern processes that will positively influence the employee experience across the Foundation.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ciaron Brunning, Chief Financial Officer, at ciaron.brunning@foundationoflight.co.uk to arrange a call.

The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, Sunderland. 

Interested applicants should request an application pack, or download via the link below, or send a CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

Application Form | Job Description 

Closing Date: Friday 13 March

Youth Engagement Officer - Full Time

The Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals to join our Belonging and Social Connectivity team.

The successful candidate will deliver intentional one-to-one mentoring sessions and targeted group interventions tackling attendance, risky behaviours and physical/mental health barriers.

They will support targeted programmes addressing careers and academic performance with pre-NEET young people who are experiencing social isolation, inequality and community tensions.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jake Leighton, Community Cohesion Manager, at jake.leighton@foundationoflight.co.uk to arrange a call.

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

Interested applicants should request an application pack, or download via the link below, or send a CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

Application Form | Job Description 

Closing Date: Friday 13 March

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

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.