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.
Events Coordinator – Full Time
Job Description - Personal Specification
Creative and efficient individual required to organise and deliver all Foundation events to an excellent standard, in the most cost effective manner. Post holder will have a track record of successful event management and possess at least three years recent event management and running experience. The successful candidate will have an innovative and energetic approach to the planning and execution of high quality events, an ability to coordinate staff, work under pressure and experience of working to tight deadlines. The ideal individual will be flexible and adaptable to working hours and situations; have knowledge of the education and sports sectors and commercial awareness in order to drive operations forward and increase revenue for the charity.
Interested applicants should request an application pack by sending an email to gemma.snaith@safc.com, downloading packs from our website www.safcfoundation.com 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 21st June 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