Community Engagement Officer

Colchester United; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is the official charity of Colchester United FC, delivering Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to thousands weekly. We seek a Community Engagement Officer to run mentoring sessions in schools, craft mentor materials, and support health and inclusion work across North Essex.

The role is based at The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre and requires energy and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• This role requires tenacity and creativity to overcome obstacles in sport and community environments.
• Strong commitment with high standards and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of mentoring sessions within schools.
• Create content for mentors to deliver.
• Support CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes.
• Provide support to students and participants facing challenges.

Job description

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, providing high-quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week, alongside managing the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Community Engagement Officer with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32-40 hours 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, please see our Community Engagement Officer Job Pack – Click Here

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

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: WC 19th October 2026

Proposed Start Date: December 2026/January 2027.

For further details, please contact [e-mail] (FAO: Louis Garbett).