Overview
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Based: Sunderland
Location: Tyne and Wear
Salary: £23,790 to 27,000 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Application deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025
Role description: Officer
Role
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 a highly motivated and qualified sport coach and/or PE teacher 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.
How to apply / Contacts
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Danielle Chapman, Football in the Community Manager, at 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 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 19th September 2025.
Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
Equality & Compliance
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
Apply
Apply for this job
#J-18808-Ljbffr