Vacancies
Explore our opportunities below to contribute to local communities in South Yorkshire.
Staff
Philanthropy Assistant – 37.5 hours per week, fixed term maternity cover contract – 9 months
Salary Grade 5 (£24,785 - £28,500pa)
South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation is looking for an experienced administrator to join our Philanthropy Team on a fixed term maternity cover contract for 9 months. The postholder will provide robust administrative support to the Deputy CEO and Head of Partnerships & Programmes in managing and maintaining excellent relationships with South Yorkshire’s Giving Network (SYGN) members and other donors.
If you have experience of working in an office environment and are an experienced administrator and passionate about improving the lives of communities in South Yorkshire, then we would like to hear from you.
You will be working with a great staff and Trustee team, we offer flexible working and part time hours may be considered for the right candidate.
SYCF is committed to equality and diversity, which ensures everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment.
The deadline for applications is Monday 27th July 2026.
Interviews will be held at SYCF’s Offices on Monday 17th August 2026.
Philanthropy Assistant Job Description
(PDF, 259 KB)
SYCF Job Application Form 2026
(DOC, 542 KB)
Equal opportunities monitoring form 2026
(DOCX, 87.1 KB)
Volunteer
Whether you want to join an Area Panel to help decide where grant funding is distributed, help our staff team in the office or support on a specific project, our volunteering offer is varied and rewarding.
Trustee
Currently, we don't have any Trustee vacancies, however if you are interested in discussing future opportunities to join our Board, please contact our CEO Martin Singer via his contact details below.
Student Placements
South Yorkshire's Community Foundation takes pride in contributing to student development by engaging young people in diverse and meaningful projects, providing work experiences they can build on as part of an educational journey.
Should you wish to explore how we can support your placement needs, get in touch.
Meet Martin
Martin Singer DL is Chief Executive of South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, overseeing strategic growth and daily operations.
He joined SYCF in March 2025 and brings over 25 years’ leadership experience across the private and voluntary sectors. Martin is passionate about strengthening communities through philanthropy and partnership.
Alongside his executive career, Martin has maintained an active commitment to community development and governance, serving multiple charities from across South Yorkshire as a Trustee and Director.
Martin Singer DL
Chief Executive
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