Education Officer

Colchester United; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports charity in Colchester is seeking an Education Officer to inspire and engage with local schools and communities. This full-time position requires a candidate with high standards, creativity, and the ability to develop partnerships. The successful applicant will support the delivery of programs, fostering positive impacts on community lives. The role is based at The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, with some flexibility for school and community delivery. Applications include a CV and Covering Letter.

Qualifications

• High standards and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Ability to develop partnerships with schools.
• Experience in delivering curricular and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with partner schools to develop programs.
• Support delivery of activities in schools.
• Engage pupils and staff in community activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Creativity

Tenacity

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 a 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 creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges, along with demonstrating creativity to engage and impact pupils and staff within local schools, and to provide pathways to CUCF community activities within 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, with 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 (applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Start Date: January/February 2026

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