Education Officer

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

Job summary

A regional charity organization in Colchester is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Education Officer to support the delivery of educational activities in local schools. The role involves developing partnerships with schools, engaging students, and inspiring the community. The successful candidate will play a key role in making a positive difference in the lives of young people across Colchester and North Essex. This full-time position is based at The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, with various delivery locations across North Essex.

Qualifications

• High standards and strong work ethic.
• Ability to liaise and develop partnerships with schools.
• Creativity to engage and impact pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with partner schools to support curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Develop partnerships with new and existing schools.
• Inspire and motivate people within local schools.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Commitment

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 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 [e-mail] (FAO: Callum Murphy).