Contract Type: Permanent Role Type: Employment Hours: Full time Application deadline: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 00:00 Based: Sunderland Salary: £28,000 to 34,000 Per Annum Salary Type: Salary Scale 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. People Manager (Full Time) The Foundation of Light is seeking to appoint a People Manager to lead our HR function. This pivotal role will champion our people strategy, ensuring our HR practices and culture align seamlessly with our new strategic objectives. The People Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of HR operations, provide guidance across the organisation, and support managers to drive consistently high standards. With the introduction of a new HR system on the horizon, the successful candidate will join us at an exciting time, playing a key role in shaping, implementing, and embedding modern processes that will positively influence the employee experience across the Foundation. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ciaron Brunning, Chief Financial Officer, at ciaron.brunning@foundationoflight.co.uk to arrange a call. The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, Sunderland. Interested applicants should request an application pack or send a CV to 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 23rd December 2025 and interviews will be week commencing 12th January 2026. 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 Job document 1 Apply for this job Back to jobs