Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Friday, September 26, :00
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £23,790 to 27,000 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.
Employability Coach (35 hours)
The Foundation is seeking three highly motivated individuals to fulfil the exciting role of Employability Coach as part of the Skills Team.
Through our pioneering facility, the Beacon of Light, it is the Foundation's ambition to develop the education, employability and skills pathways for families across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham through quality delivery.
Working with the Skills team, you will deliver on the Employability Programmes, engaging young people and adults in employability support, both in 1-2-1 mentoring and small group sessions. You may also be asked to deliver on 19+ Adult Skills Programmes or Youth Skills Programmes.
You will have the ability to engage young people and adults who are economically inactive or unemployed, and to support them with moving closer to employment and/or into sustainable employment.
The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with delivery across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.
Any questions relating to this position should be directed to Gemma Snaith using the email address below.
Interested applicants should request an application pack, or send a CV to or download packs from our website Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.
The closing date is Friday 26th September 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
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