SMF Relationship Manager (LFC Foundation)

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Pension matched up to 5.5%

Life assurance

Job summary

LFC Foundation, funded by Liverpool FC, invites applications for an SMF Relationship Manager to lead a major partnership with the Steve Morgan Foundation. The role focuses on growing the Community Hubs programme and place-based initiatives in Anfield, delivering high-quality outcomes and long-term sustainability.

You will oversee contracts, KPIs and safeguarding, work with partners, and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value funder relationships and influencing senior partners.
• Proven ability to lead complex community or place-based programmes.
• Understanding of community development and the youth sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Steve Morgan Foundation relationship.
• Oversee Community Hubs programme delivery across Liverpool City Region and Anfield.
• Monitor performance, contracts, KPIs and impact measurement.
• Prepare reports, attend quarterly and biannual meetings.
• Develop and secure additional grants and fundraising opportunities.
• Line manage staff and coordinate delivery across departments.
• Manage programme risks and safeguarding/health & safety standards.

Skills

Fundraising relationships

Stakeholder management

Community development

Grant funding

Performance frameworks

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

LFC Foundation is looking for an SMF Relationship Manager to lead the day-to-day management of one of its largest partnerships, with the Steve Morgan Foundation (SMF).

The Role

You will lead the delivery and growth of the Community Hubs programme and wider place-based initiatives across Anfield, making sure programmes are delivered to the highest standard, drive measurable outcomes for local communities and are sustainable in the long term.

Working with partners and stakeholders, you will oversee contractual compliance, monitor performance against agreed KPIs and make sure SMF-funded programmes deliver against their objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day lead for the Steve Morgan Foundation relationship, alongside senior leadership
• Lead the Community Hubs programme across the Liverpool City Region and manage the place-based programme in Anfield
• Oversee programme performance, contracts, KPIs and impact measurement
• Lead all reporting, quarterly meetings and biannual reporting
• Develop and secure additional grants and fundraising opportunities
• Line manage staff and coordinate delivery across departments
• Manage programme risks and maintain the highest safeguarding and health and safety standards

About You

• Experience managing high-value funder relationships and influencing senior partners
• Proven ability to lead complex community, youth or place-based programmes
• A strong understanding of community development and the youth sector across the Liverpool City Region
• Experience designing performance frameworks and demonstrating social impact
• A track record of securing grant funding
• Experience managing staff and working across multi-agency networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Details

• Location: Anfield Sports and Community Centre, Liverpool
• Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week, 5 days from 7)
• Salary: Competitive
• Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a pension matched up to 5.5% and life assurance
• The vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applications
• Closing date: 17 November 2026