People Manager

Foundation Of Light; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Sunderland seeks a full-time People Manager to lead HR operations and align practices with strategic goals. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of HR functions and play a significant role in implementing new HR systems to enhance the employee experience. Ideal applicants should demonstrate leadership in HR and possess a strong understanding of modern practices. The position is located at the Beacon of Light, Sunderland, and applications can be submitted via email or website download.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in HR operations.
• Ability to align HR practices with strategic objectives.
• Experience with modern HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations and provide guidance.
• Champion the people strategy within the organization.
• Implement modern HR processes to enhance employee experience.

Job description

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 [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] 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

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Registered Charity No 1089333