Organisation Colchester United Community Foundation Salary £27,000 to £33,000 (FTE) Location Shrub End Community & Sports Centre (CO2 9BG) Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 28 November 2025 Job Description 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.
We are seeking a Safeguarding Officer on a part-time basis (16 hours per week, spread over 3 days) to act as the Foundation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the Head of Safeguarding. This role will take day-to-day responsibility for safeguarding practice across all CUCF programmes, ensuring that policies, procedures, and culture consistently promote safety and wellbeing.
We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are committed to ensuring that safeguarding and welfare remain central to everything we do. Guided by our Safeguarding Framework - Safe People, Safe Environments, Safe Behaviours, we strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and positive experience for every participant, staff member, and volunteer.
The successful candidate will be required to be proactive, organised, and deeply committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. They will have a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and partner organisations.
This position is based at The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG.
Please see the Safeguarding Officer Job Pack for more information – %
Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).
Interview Dates: WC 1st December 2025
Start Date: From Monday 5th January 2026
For further details, please contact or 01206 755160