Chief Executive Officer

Organisation: Stevenage FC Foundation
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Stevenage and surrounding areas
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 17 September 2025
Interview date: 24 September 2025
Job Description: The Foundation is looking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to lead one of the region’s most impactful football club charities. As CEO of Stevenage FC Foundation, you will provide strategic vision, inspirational leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the continued growth, relevance, and sustainability of the Foundation.

What We Are Looking For:

You will be responsible for driving forward our strategic objectives, securing and growing diverse income streams, and deepening the Foundation’s impact across our community. In doing so, you’ll serve as both a visible ambassador and senior leader, externally and within the Foundation, ensuring we remain a values-led organisation rooted in inclusion, opportunity, and ambition.

As we move into our next phase of growth, the CEO will play a pivotal role in leading four key areas of strategic importance:

1. Strategic Development – Oversee the creation of a new organisational strategy, working with the Board of Trustees and staff to set a clear direction for the Foundation. This will be evidence-based, needs-led, and underpinned by a robust business and delivery plan to ensure financial stability and innovative impact.

2. Fundraising & Income Growth – Develop and implement a targeted fundraising strategy, diversifying and growing income streams through grants, partnerships, major donors, and sponsorships, ensuring long-term sustainability.

3. Education & Health Impact – Champion and strengthen our work in education and health by supporting the team to expand programmes that improve attainment, wellbeing, and life chances. Ensure these remain central pillars of the Foundation’s community impact.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Changing Landscape – Build and sustain influential relationships with key partners across the public, private, and voluntary sectors, ensuring the Foundation is a leading voice in shaping local priorities. Proactively navigate changes in health, education, and local government policy, positioning the Foundation to maximise opportunities and adapt to community needs.

Our Commitment
Safeguarding: Stevenage FC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: As we are diverse organisation that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background, or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Stevenage FC Foundation is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequality by taking positive action where appropriate.

Reasonable Adjustment: We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.

If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact chair@stevenagefcf.com We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
How to apply: If you meet the essential criteria (as a minimum) and are interested in applying, please complete the following steps: 1) Complete the online Job Application Form – CLICK HERE 2) If you meet the essential criteria (as a minimum) and are interested in applying, please send your CV and a covering letter addressed to Steve McQueen either by email foundation@stevenagefcf.com Please note that any CVs received without an online application form completed with it, will not be considered for the vacancy.