VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)
Facilities and Compliance Manager
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Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 00:00
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £28,000 to 34,000 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Manager
At the Foundation of Light, we use the power of football to create better opportunities and better lives across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham. Through education, connection and wellbeing, we break down barriers, build confidence and help people reach their potential.
Our new strategy is bold, ambitious and community-focused, and we’re growing our team to make an even bigger impact. If you’re passionate about changing lives and want to be part of something that truly matters, join us.
Facilities & Compliance Manager (Full Time)
The Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Facilities & Compliance Manager to lead the management of our buildings, facilities, compliance and organisational assurance activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our sites remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose, whilst leading the Foundation's approach to health and safety, risk management, statutory compliance and operational excellence.
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Alongside responsibility for facilities operations, maintenance programmes and contractor management, the role will act as the Foundation's lead officer for organisational compliance, risk management and statutory assurance, ensuring robust systems, records and reporting are maintained across the charity.
Working closely with the Head of Customer Experience and Beacon of Light General Manager, the successful candidate will support the ongoing development of our facilities, oversee health and safety compliance, monitor facilities budgets and performance, and help ensure the Foundation continues to deliver outstanding experiences for the communities we serve.
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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 1st September 2026.
Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check
Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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