Colchester United Community Foundation

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available! CUCF provides 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 Community Youth Worker with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32-40hours 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. DOWNLOAD OUR JOB PACK FOR MORE INFORMATION community youth worker (updated).pdf Closing Date: Tuesday 14th November 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found). Interview Dates: WC 17 th November 2025 Start Date: From 2nd January 2025 For further details, please contact or (FAO: Ed King).

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, creative, and skilled Head of Development & Investment with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis. The post holder will be a key part of our Senior Leadership Team, with experience, ideally in sports, education heath or charity sector to fulfil this vital position. CUCF currently employs circa 60 members of staff and has a turnover of £1.8m. We have ambitious plans for the development of the organisation and require resilient, innovative, and driven staff to assist with the implementation of our strategic objectives and vison. This position is based at The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG. Please see the Head of Investment & Development Job Pack for me information CLICK HERE Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. Closing Date: Friday 28 th November 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found). Interview Dates: WC 1 st December 2025 Start Date: From Monday 5 th January 2026 For further details, please contact or