Job Description

Job Reference: 00000192-1
Date Posted: 19 January 2026
Recruiter: Colchester United Community Foundation
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: 26,500 to 28,000
Sector: Community & Sport
Job Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Colchester united Community Foundation is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, we provide high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed

Education Officer

with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis.



This role within our Community Team will include liaising and developing partnerships with existing and new partner Schools, alongside supporting the delivery of curricular and extracurricular activities within schools.






As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges alongside demonstrating creativity to engage and impact pupils and staff within local schools, along with providing pathways to CUCF community activities within the local areas of partner schools. You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds!





The successful candidate would be an individual who thrives in working with our community partners and making a positive difference to the lives of people across Colchester and North Essex.





This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG and delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.

CLICK HERE

for the Education officer Job Pack.

Please apply with a Covering Letter attached to your CV.

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date:

Friday 13th February 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates:

WC 16th February 2026

Start Date:

Monday 30th March 2026or earlier if available



For further details, please contact cucf@colchesterunited.net (FAO: Callum Murphy).