Employment and Volunteering
Want to work with us?
The Foundation of Light is an equal opportunities employer and offers positions with varying levels of responsibility for the development and support of our mission of using the power of football to involve, educate and inspire through the power of football.
In addition to paid staff, we offer volunteer opportunities within our Education, Football Development, Finance and Administration departments.
If volunteering appeals to you and you want to get involved, please email your CV and a covering letter to info@foundationoflight.co.uk
The Foundation of Light takes safeguarding very seriously. All appointments are subject to an enhanced CRB check.
Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, described as a blueprint for football, aims to make learning and self-development fun by using the power of football. Already working with over 42,000 young people per year and employing over 100 staff, the Foundation is looking to add to its premier team:
Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, described as a blueprint for football, aims to make learning and self-development fun by using the power of football. Already working with over 42,000 young people per year and employing over 100 staff, the Foundation is looking to add to its premier team:
Job Opportunities - Coaching Staff, Girls Centre of Excellence
As an outfield Assistant Coach you must be qualified to Level 2. All outfield coaches must hold the FA Youth Awards at Module 1 and Module 2.
As a Goalkeeping Coach you must hold the FA Goalkeeping Level 2 award and ideally hold the FA Youth Awards at Module 1 and Module 2.
If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please complete the application form and return to Lynn.Cuthbertson@safc.com indicating the position you are applying for. Closing date for applications is Friday 14th June 2013. We do not accept CVs.
Appointments may be subject to an enhanced CRB Check. The Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Foundation of Light · Stadium of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SU
Tel: 0191 551 5191 · Fax: 0191 514 7172 · Registered Charity No 1089333
Opportunities to Trial for 2013/14
Application to trial for 2013/2014 season age groups (U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17) closing date 31st May 2013
Vacancy: Business Development Manager
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A fantastic opportunity to join Sunderland Football Club's official charity, SAFC Foundation of Light within the newly formed Commercial department.
This exciting role will work across a number of areas of business including high profile events, developing and forming relationships with local and national businesses, sponsorship and partnership opportunities, bespoke CSR proposals, grant funding and linking into the Football Development department to create additional revenue streams internationally and within our communities.
A dynamic individual is required to develop and sell Foundation products to new and existing customers. The successful candidate will have an innovative and energetic approach to the development of sales, be a self-starter, an ability to work under pressure and experience of working to and achieving set sales targets.
This honest and committed individual will have a comprehensive knowledge of recent developments in the marketplace, be customer focused and able to communicate with all sectors of the community. The post holder will be an enthusiastic, forward thinking, driven and innovative sales professional who has the experience and passion to create new business and develop existing links and possess a minimum of three years' recent business development/sales experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and deliver a sales and marketing strategy for this key department within the Foundation of Light.
Previous applicants need not apply. Interested applicants should request an application pack by sending an email to gemma.snaith@safc.com, downloading packs or by contacting 0191 551 5053. CVs are not accepted. Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful. The closing date is Friday 26th April 2013.
Appointments may be subject to an enhanced CRB Check. Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Foundation of Light · Stadium of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SU
Tel: 0191 551 5191 · Fax: 0191 514 7172 · Registered Charity No 1089333