Skills Officer

Skills Officer

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Contract Type:
Permanent

Role Type:
Employment

Hours:

Full time

Hours:

35 Hours

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 00:00

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.

Skills Officer (35 Hours)

The Foundation is seeking a highly motivated individual to fulfil the exciting role of Skills Officer as part of the Future Pathways department.

Through our pioneering facility, the Beacon of Light, it is the Foundation’s ambition to develop the education, employability and skills pathways for young people, adults and families across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham through quality delivery.

Working within the Future Pathways department, you will deliver on youth programmes, engaging a wide range young people in accredited and non-accredited education provision.

You will have the ability to engage young people, delivering formal and informal sessions to diverse groups of young people with a range of needs.

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 nei

Interested applicants should request an application pack, or send a CV to gemma 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 23rd January 2026.

Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check.

• Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Tel:

Registered Charity No 1089333