Football Development Officer

Colchester united Community Foundation (CUCF) 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 appoint a professional, dedicated, and confident Football Development Officer on a full-time basis to join our Community Team (Full Time 40 hours).

This role within our Community Team will includes coaching across age groups within the Colchester United Community Foundation Development Centre, Post 16 Football College programme and other CUCF programmes. This includes managing training, fixtures, trials, alongside supporting and liaising with current players/parents/guardians within the club talent pathway and developing relationships with new players, coaches, local grassroots clubs and the Colchester United Academy.

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 players, participants, parents/guardians, and colleagues, along with supporting player development within the Colchester United talent pathway.

You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch!

CLICK HERE for the Education officer Job Pack.

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: Thursday 12 th February 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: WC 16 th & 23 rd February 2026

Start Date: Monday 30 th March 2026 or earlier if available

For further details, please contact (FAO: Joe Hart).