FEATHERSTONE ROVERS FOUNDATION 

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Foundation

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

Organisation: Featherstone Rovers Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1118452)

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Location: The Millennium Stadium, Post office Road, Featherstone, WF7 5EN

Remuneration: Competitive salary aligned with industry standards

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About Featherstone Rovers Foundation

Featherstone Rovers Foundation is the official charitable arm of Featherstone Rovers RLFC, a proud professional Championship Rugby League Club with a rich heritage and a deep-rooted connection to its community.

Based in the heart of the former mining town of Featherstone, the Foundation uses the power of sport, community engagement, and belonging to support local people of all ages to lead fulfilled, happier, healthier, and more active lives.

Through sport, education, health, inclusion, and community programmes, the Foundation plays a vital role in tackling inequalities, improving wellbeing, and creating opportunities across Featherstone and the wider region. This is an exciting time to join the Foundation as it enters a new phase of growth, ambition, and impact.

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The Opportunity

This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to shape the future of a growing community charity closely aligned with a professional sports club. As Head of Foundation, you will provide strategic leadership, operational direction, and inspirational management to ensure the Foundation delivers meaningful and lasting impact for the communities it serves.

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Working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and partners, you will lead the Foundation’s strategic vision, grow its reach and sustainability, and strengthen its reputation as a trusted and impactful community organisation.

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Main Purpose of the Role

The Head of Foundation will be responsible for leading the growth and development of the Foundation, ensuring it delivers against its strategic objectives while remaining true to its values and community focus.

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Key responsibilities include:

· Leading and delivering the Foundation’s strategic plan in line with the vision set by the Board of Trustees.

· Driving sustainable growth by securing funding, developing partnerships, and ensuring strong financial management.

· Aligning the Foundation’s work with the community ambitions and needs of Featherstone and the wider Wakefield district

· Providing visible, inspirational leadership to staff and volunteers, creating a culture of collaboration, ambition, and accountability.

· Acting as a key ambassador for the Foundation, strengthening its profile locally, regionally, and nationally.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Head of Foundation will lead and manage the charity on a day-to-day basis, including:

· Working in partnership with Trustees, and key stakeholders to identify, design, and deliver impactful programmes aligned to strategic priorities.

· Developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of funding, including grants, commercial partnerships, sponsorships, and donations.

· Preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders.

· Working closely with the Treasurer to ensure effective financial systems, budget management, and income monitoring are in place.

· Overseeing the delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of all programmes, projects, and initiatives to demonstrate impact and value.

· Ensuring the Foundation operates in line with Charity Commission requirements, good governance practice, and relevant employment law.

· Maintaining and developing organisational policies, procedures, and systems to support growth and compliance.

· Providing clear, regular, and insightful reports to the Board of Trustees and key partners.

· Raising the profile of the Foundation through digital platforms, media engagement, events, and strategic networking.

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Experience, Qualifications and Training

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

· A high standard of education; educated to degree level is desirable.

· Demonstrated experience working in an equivalent professional leadership position.

· A recognised Leadership or Management qualification.

· Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans within a charity, community, or sports development setting.

· Proven experience in the delivery of community-based programmes that drive positive social impact.

· A track record of leading and managing staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

· Experience of securing, managing, and reporting on third-sector funding.

· Experience of managing budgets and financial processes.

· A strong understanding of Charity Commission regulations, governance, and compliance.

· A working knowledge of employment law within a charitable or third-sector environment.

· Experience developing partnerships, sponsorships, and commercial relationships.

· Experience of marketing, communications, and brand-led community engagement.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes:

· Clinical thinker with strong project management skills.

· Excellent relationship builder, confident working with trustees, funders, partners, and community stakeholders.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including bid writing and reporting.

· Ability to measure, evaluate, and communicate impact effectively.

· Positive, approachable, and inspiring leadership style.

· Confident influencer and ambassador for the organisation.

· Highly motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a senior leadership role.

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Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV accompanied by a cover letter outlining their interest in the role, current situation, and professional ambitions.

Please send applications to: trustees@featherstoneroversfoundation.org