Head of Foundation

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Swansea
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Nonprofit & Charity
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Strategic development Commercial acumen Income diversification Senior leadership Partnership management Financial management Team leadership Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Foundation

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Swansea, SA1
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week (including match days and unsociable hours)

About the Foundation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been working at the heart of the community for the last 15 years. As the charitable arm of the club, we strive to inspire and engage people from all backgrounds across South West Wales. We are supported mainly through grants from the Premier League Charitable Fund to deliver a range of initiatives. Our vision is to improve our communities through the power of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our mission is to use [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a force for positive change.

Purpose of Role

The Head of Foundation is intrinsic to the growth of the Foundation and will lead the charity in achieving its strategic goals. Working closely with the Board of Trustees the Head of Foundation will develop, lead, and deliver the Foundation's Strategy whilst enhancing its reach, reputation, and impact within the community.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Compliance: Work with the Board to implement strategy; develop governance; ensure safeguarding, EDI embedded.
  • Revenue: Raise profile, diversify income, establish new strategic relationships, work with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on investment.
  • People Management: Coach and mentor staff; manage performance; oversee budget; lead values-driven culture.
  • Community Focus: Embed impact measurement; provide reports; ensure programmes make a difference.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Extensive experience of developing a successful organisation
  • Evidenced commercial acumen with track record of diverse income streams
  • Understanding of charitable organisations in the sporting sector
  • Senior leadership with strategic responsibility for high-value partnerships
  • Passionate commitment to improving lives of local people
  • Financial acumen including budgeting and strategic finance
  • Experience leading diverse teams and shaping culture
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High professional standards and integrity
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding and EDI
  • Resilience and ability to handle adversity

Desirable

  • Experience of charity governance and senior charity management
  • Experience in a football environment
  • Experience as a Director/CEO

Application Instructions

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 17th June 2022. Complete and return an Application Form (available from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]), quoting 'HOF Application' in the subject header, along with a copy of your CV. The Foundation reserves the right to close early if sufficient applications received.

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