SMF Relationship Manager (LFC Foundation)

This role will join the LFC Foundation team and lead the day-to-day management of one of its largest partnerships, the Steve Morgan Foundation (SMF). The postholder will oversee the delivery and continued growth of the Community Hubs programme and wider place-based initiatives across Anfield. They will work closely with partners and stakeholders to ensure programmes are delivered to the highest standard, drive measurable outcomes for local communities and secure long-term sustainability.

• Act as the day-to-day lead for the Steve Morgan Foundation relationship, working alongside senior leadership.
• Ensure delivery aligns with funder priorities and strategic outcomes, with effective monitoring and evaluation.
• Lead and oversee the Community Hubs programme across the Liverpool City Region, building and maintaining 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, including all reporting requirements and leading quarterly meetings and biannual reporting.
• Develop and secure additional grants and other fundraising opportunities to drive the long-term sustainability of the programme.
• Support place-based and system-wide development opportunities.
• Line manage staff and work cross-departmentally to coordinate delivery.
• Mitigate risks across the programme and ensure safeguarding and health and safety practices are maintained to the highest standard.
• Support the leadership team to influence local, regional and national policy aligned to SMF and LFC Foundation priorities.

• Experience managing high-value funder relationships, building stakeholder networks, and influencing senior partners to achieve shared outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead complex community, youth or place-based programmes, ensuring delivery against objectives, workplans and KPIs.
• Strong understanding of community development, place-based approaches, and the youth sector landscape across Liverpool City Region.
• Experience designing and implementing performance frameworks, analysing data, and demonstrating social impact through robust reporting.
• Track record of securing grant funding, developing funding proposals, and identifying opportunities to support long-term programme sustainability.
• Experience managing and developing staff while working effectively across departments, partners and multi-agency networks.
• Knowledge and experience of managing funded contracts, safeguarding, health and safety, governance, and programme risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports for funders and senior stakeholders and contributing to local, regional or national policy discussions.
• Subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

• Main base: Anfield Sports and Community Centre.
• Full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week (5 in 7).

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%.
• Life assurance cover.
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season ticket loans for easier commuting.
• Exclusive shopping discounts and cashback with top retailers.
• Will Writing Service for future planning.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs.
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community.