LFC Foundation, the official charity of Liverpool FC, is looking for an SMF Relationship Manager to lead the day-to-day management of one of its largest partnerships, with the Steve Morgan Foundation (SMF).
About the role
You will lead the delivery and growth of the Community Hubs programme across the Liverpool City Region and the Foundation's place-based work in Anfield, making sure SMF-funded programmes deliver measurable outcomes for local communities and have a sustainable future.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the day-to-day lead for the Steve Morgan Foundation relationship, alongside senior leadership
- Lead the Community Hubs programme and build strong relationships across the youth sector
- Manage the Foundation's place-based programme in the Anfield community
- Oversee programme performance, contracts, KPIs and impact measurement
- Lead quarterly meetings and biannual reporting to the funder
- Develop and secure additional grants and fundraising opportunities
- Line manage staff and coordinate delivery across departments
- Maintain safeguarding and health and safety standards
About you
- Experience managing high-value funder relationships and influencing senior partners
- Proven ability to lead complex community, youth or place-based programmes
- Strong understanding of community development and the youth sector across Liverpool City Region
- Experience of performance frameworks, data analysis and impact reporting
- Track record of securing grant funding
- Experience managing staff and funded contracts
Details
- Salary: competitive (market rate)
- Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week (5 days in 7)
- Based at Anfield Sports and Community Centre
- Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a pension matched up to 5.5%
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Closing date: 17 November 2026 (may close early if there is a high volume of applications)
How to apply
Apply online through the Liverpool FC careers site.
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About the role
You will lead the delivery and growth of the Community Hubs programme across the Liverpool City Region and the Foundation's place-based work in Anfield, making sure SMF-funded programmes deliver measurable outcomes for local communities and have a sustainable future.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the day-to-day lead for the Steve Morgan Foundation relationship, alongside senior leadership
- Lead the Community Hubs programme and build strong relationships across the youth sector
- Manage the Foundation's place-based programme in the Anfield community
- Oversee programme performance, contracts, KPIs and impact measurement
- Lead quarterly meetings and biannual reporting to the funder
- Develop and secure additional grants and fundraising opportunities
- Line manage staff and coordinate delivery across departments
- Maintain safeguarding and health and safety standards
About you
- Experience managing high-value funder relationships and influencing senior partners
- Proven ability to lead complex community, youth or place-based programmes
- Strong understanding of community development and the youth sector across Liverpool City Region
- Experience of performance frameworks, data analysis and impact reporting
- Track record of securing grant funding
- Experience managing staff and funded contracts
Details
- Salary: competitive (market rate)
- Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week (5 days in 7)
- Based at Anfield Sports and Community Centre
- Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a pension matched up to 5.5%
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Closing date: 17 November 2026 (may close early if there is a high volume of applications)
How to apply
Apply online through the Liverpool FC careers site.