Community Engagement Officer

Colchester United FC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is recruiting a Community Engagement Officer on a full-time basis (32-40 hours per week). The role will deliver mentoring sessions in schools, create content for mentors, and support CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes across North Essex, including delivery at The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester.

You will work with schools, participants and families, bringing tenacity and creativity to sport-based community work, inspiring others on

Responsibilities

• Deliver mentoring sessions within schools.
• Create content for mentors to use in CUCF programmes.
• Support CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes.

Job description

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 committedCommunity Engagement Officerwith 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.

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