Sports Development Officer at Foundation of Light

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 00:00

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £22,295 to 26,000 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, aims to involve, educate and inspire people of all ages from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham to improve their life chances, using football as the motivator. We are proud of our history and culture, our innovative and proactive solutions to community problems, and our people.  We are now looking to add to our passionate and enthusiastic team.

Sports Development Officer (Full time & Part Time)

The Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit two highly motivated and qualified sport coaches and/or PE teachers for the role of Sports Development Officer within the Football in the Community team.

The successful candidate will deliver innovative physical education and sports coaching programmes across primary and secondary school aged groups during daytime hours, using the power of football and sport to engage. As part of their timetable, they will also deliver football coaching in the evening and/or weekends.

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

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 packs from our website www.foundationoflight.co.uk. Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.

The closing date is Tuesday 17^th June 2025, 11.59pm.

Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will be held on Wednesday 25^th June.

Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check · Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.