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SMF Relationship Manager (LFC Foundation)
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club that competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
Job Posted- 4 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 17 Nov 2026
LFC Foundation 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).
The Role
You will lead the delivery and growth of the Community Hubs programme and wider place-based initiatives across Anfield, making sure programmes are delivered to the highest standard, drive measurable outcomes for local communities and are sustainable in the long term.
Working with partners and stakeholders, you will oversee contractual compliance, monitor performance against agreed KPIs and make sure SMF-funded programmes deliver against their objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the day-to-day lead for the Steve Morgan Foundation relationship, alongside senior leadership
- Lead the Community Hubs programme across the Liverpool City Region and manage the place-based programme in Anfield
- Oversee programme performance, contracts, KPIs and impact measurement
- Lead all reporting, quarterly meetings and biannual reporting
- Develop and secure additional grants and fundraising opportunities
- Line manage staff and coordinate delivery across departments
- Manage programme risks and maintain the highest 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
- A strong understanding of community development and the youth sector across the Liverpool City Region
- Experience designing performance frameworks and demonstrating social impact
- A track record of securing grant funding
- Experience managing staff and working across multi-agency networks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Key Details
- Location: Anfield Sports and Community Centre, Liverpool
- Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week, 5 days from 7)
- Salary: Competitive
- Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a pension matched up to 5.5% and life assurance
- The vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applications
- Closing date: 17 November 2026
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