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Area Manager

VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS' NETWORK NORTH EAST
28,000 per year
County Durham
Full-time
12th February 2026

Area Manager at Foundation of Light

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Durham

Salary: £28,000 to 34,000

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: County Durham

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 excited to advertise the role of Area Manager which will help the charity meet the targets set within the brand-new strategy, 5-year strategy.

The Area Manager will develop programmes of activity in key areas across County Durham and South Tyneside, building upon existing partnerships and relationships within communities as well as identifying new opportunities to collaborate. The Area Manager will have a track record in working in communities, co-designing programme delivery and acting upon consultation to maximise meaningful outcomes for those who access our provision.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jamie Wright, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO, at jamie.wright@foundationoflight.co.uk to arrange a call.

The base for the post will be located in our outreach venues in County Durham.

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 Friday 13 th February 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

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