Youth Engagement Co-ordinator

Colchester United; Colchester; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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 Youth Engagement Co-ordinator with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (40 hours

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating health and inclusion programmes.
• Delivery in-school mentoring support for students.
• Ability to plan events, workshops and social action activities.
• Tenacity and creativity to overcome challenges in community sport settings.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate Health and Inclusion programmes and events.
• Support in-school mentoring to students facing challenges.
• Plan workshops and social action activities across schools and communities.
• Inspire and motivate participants on and off the pitch and playgrounds.

Description du poste

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 Youth Engagement Co-ordinator with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (40 hours per week).

This role within our Community Team will include the coordination of Health and Inclusion programmes, including event, workshop, and social action planning. The successful candidate will provide crucial support through CUCF’s in-school mentoring programme 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.

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.