Head of Finance at Foundation of Light
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £34,000 to 46,500 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Manager
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.
The Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and qualified leader for the role of Head of Finance which has become available as part of our new 2025-2030 strategy implementation.
Over the next five years we aim to streamline systems and reporting to provide accurate information promptly to our key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will lead the Foundation’s finance function, providing professional leadership, day-to-day oversight, and strategic insight to ensure the financial health and integrity of the organisation.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ciaron Brunning, Financial Controller, at ciaron.brunning@foundationoflight.co.uk to arrange a call.
The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with the Foundation delivering 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 Friday 24th October 2025.
Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check · Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Foundation of Light · Beacon of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SN
Tel: 0191 563 4777
Registered Charity No 1089333
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