At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic communications and engage stakeholders to showcase our impact in communities.
- Company: Join the Football Foundation, the UK's largest sports charity transforming grassroots facilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, generous pension, free healthcare, gym subsidy, and match tickets.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by promoting community investment and building influential relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications and an appreciation for the football ecosystem required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.
12-month fixed-term position.
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
This role plays a central part in telling the story of the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund, helping to showcase the difference their investment makes in communities across the country. Responsible for creating, shaping and delivering strategic communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, the postholder will promote our ambitions, programmes and impact. Through compelling communications, positive coverage and strong stakeholder relationships, they will increase awareness of the Funding Partners’ investment and achievements among key audiences, while also fostering engagement and understanding across the organisation.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver the grassroots facilities that every community across the country needs and deserves. As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Communications Manager to lead our strategic communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity during a 12-month parental leave cover. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who can shape compelling campaigns, build influential relationships and promote the impact of our investment to media, government, funding partners and communities across the country.
Although football knowledge is not a requirement for many positions across the Foundation, this role requires an appreciation of the football ecosystem. You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The Foundation also offers a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free healthcare provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit, free match tickets and access to selected events at Wembley.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
The closing date for applications is: 19 July 2026 at midnight. Virtual interviews will be held week commencing 27 July, with in-person interviews held 3 August at Wembley Stadium.
Communications Manager / Senior Manager in London employer: THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
The Football Foundation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Greater London. With a strong commitment to grassroots football, employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on communities across the country. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating compelling campaigns that resonate with stakeholders and drive positive change.
