Job Description

Job Reference: 00000187-1
Date Posted: 4 December 2025
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

Youth Engagement Coach

with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32hours per week).



This role within our Community Team will include the delivery of mentoring sessions within schools, creating content for mentors to deliver and supporting various CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes. The successful candidate will provide crucial support to students and participants facing a variety of challenges, helping them achieve their full potential.





As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges presented when working within sport and a community environment. This alongside having a pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, schools, participants, their families, and our communities. You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds.





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.





For more information regarding this opportunity please review the Job Pack -

CLICK HERE

Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter.

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

Closing Date:

Friday 19th December 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates:

Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Start Date:

January/February 2026



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