Shrub End Community & Sports Centre Duty Staff

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 7 days a week!

If you re looking for evening and/or weekend work, this is an opportunity for you!

CUCF are looking to recruit reliable, responsible, and professional Shrub End Community & Sports Centre Duty staff member to support with managing the daily operation of our community venue.

Shrub End Community & Sports Centre Duty shifts available may include:

• Monday (5.00-10.00pm)
• Tuesday (5.00-10.00pm)
• Wednesday (5.00-10.00pm)
• Thursday (5.00-10.00pm)
• Friday (5.00-9.00pm)
• Saturday (8.30am-5.30pm/8.00pm on occasions)
• Sunday (8.30am-5.30pm/8.00pm on occasions)

Please state in your application your availability in relation to the above shifts.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience being organised, following instructions and working with the public.
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)/Workplace First Aid Qualification (or willing to complete).
• FA Safeguarding Children Qualification (or willing to complete).
• Willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check.
• Full Clean UK Driving License.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous or current experience managing or working in a public facility.
• Previous or current experience managing or working at a Sports facility.
• Fire Marshal Training Qualification.
• COCHH Training Qualification.

Roles & Accountabilities

Develop

• Develop positive relationships, with colleagues, stakeholders, and public users of the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre.

• Develop the user and public experience when using the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre facility.

Deliver

• Deliver high-quality customer services to all hirers and public users of the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre.

• Deliver the golden thread of safeguarding within the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre
• Safe Environment
• Safe People
• Safe Behaviours

Support

• Support with the engagement of users of the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre.
• Support with daily tasks assigned by a line manger to Shrub End Community & Sports Centre duty shifts.

Maintain

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, fire safety and facility security in line with CUCF training, policies, and procedures.

All CUCF positions adhere to:

Safeguarding

• Colchester United Community Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment for all, and we expect all employees and volunteers to actively contribute to this commitment. Our safeguarding culture is built upon training, policies, and a shared responsibility for the safety and well-being of those we work with.

• In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, all candidates will be required to undergo a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment process. Additional safeguarding training or qualifications may be required for the role.

• As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, in compliance with immigration law.

• In some cases, we may be required to refer concerns about an individual's suitability to work with vulnerable groups to the appropriate authorities, such as the Disclosure and Barring Service or local safeguarding boards, in line with our safeguarding policies.

• Further information can be found HERE

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010. Further information can be found HERE .

Health & Safety

• Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company s health and safety policy.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
• Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation regarding fire safety.

CUCF Employee Benefits:

• Free staff onsite parking
• A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants
• Free Staff Macron Uniform
• CUFC Club Shop Discount

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter.

Closing Date: Friday 1 st May 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: ASAP

Start Date: ASAP

For further details, please contact (FAO: Rick Goldsbrough).