Grimsby Town Foundation is seeking an outstanding leader to take on the role of Foundation Director, as the organisation continues to grow its impact across North East Lincolnshire and beyond.
This is a permanent position based in Cleethorpes, offering a salary of £50,000 – £55,000 per year, with applications open until Wednesday 13th May 2026.
About the role
The Foundation Director will provide strategic, values-led leadership, driving sustainable growth, deepening community impact and further establishing the Foundation as a leading organisation within the sport-for-development sector.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Foundation’s strategic direction and long-term growth
- Securing and diversifying income to ensure sustainability and scalability
- Maintaining strong integration between the Foundation and the Football Club
- Developing and delivering high-impact programmes rooted in community need
- Acting as a visible ambassador to enhance the Foundation’s profile and partnerships
This is a role for a purpose-driven leader who can translate ambition into meaningful, measurable outcomes.
About the candidate
We are looking for an experienced senior leader from the charity, public or related sectors, with a proven track record of delivering impact and driving organisational success.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong history of securing funding and growing organisations
- Experience delivering funded programmes with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in building partnerships across funders, stakeholders and communities
- The ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
- Financial leadership, including budget management and long-term planning
- Experience working with Boards and governance structures
- Strategic thinking and the ability to turn vision into delivery
- Excellent communication, influencing and ambassadorial skills
- A data-driven approach to measuring impact and informing decisions
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance and funding landscapes
They will also be a values-led, resilient and collaborative individual, with a genuine passion for community impact and the role football can play in changing lives.
About the Foundation
Grimsby Town Foundation is the charitable arm of Grimsby Town Football Club, using the power of the badge to inspire, engage and support communities.
Established in 1986 and a registered charity since 2008, the Foundation delivers a wide range of programmes across four core themes:
- Community Engagement
- Inclusion
- Education & Employability
- Health and Wellbeing
From school provision and youth engagement initiatives such as Premier League Kicks, to wider community support including Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programmes and Warm Spaces, the Foundation reaches thousands of people each year.
At its heart is a simple ambition: to create positive, lasting change in our communities.
Apply now
This is a unique opportunity to lead a forward-thinking organisation at the heart of the community and play a key role in shaping its future.
Applications close on Wednesday 13th May 2026.
Apply for this role via the iRecruit platform here.
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