Essex Sector Job Opportunities

South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre runs one of Chelmsford City Council’s successful holiday camps during the school holidays. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to act as Activities Assistants supporting the Camp Leaders in delivering a variety of fun, active, and inclusive sessions for children aged 4–7 and 8–12. This post is offered on a casual basis.

At South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who must be a confident communicator, have excellent customer care skills and hold the National Pool Lifeguard qualification to be part of the team within the pools complex. There are two positions available, one working 16 hours per week and one working 11 hours per week.

At South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre we are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our pools team. If you’re passionate about working in a leisure setting, currently hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and a commitment to upholding high standards of safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in the pools and wider centre, then we have the job for you.

Join the Beat the Street team! Help deliver an interactive walking and cycling game across Colchester. You’ll engage schools, community groups, and local partners, run events and competitions, and promote active travel. After the game, you’ll connect players to ongoing activities and gather feedback to shape future programmes.

South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre are looking for an experienced, self-motivated individual to work as part of our swimming team. Responsibilities include looking after the health and safety of members of the learn to swim programme. This role is advertised as 5 hours per week working Saturdays 8.30am to 1.30pm. Please note this is an annualised hours contract which will be paid over 52 weeks

Essex Cricket in the Community are hiring for their new Community Development Officer role. This role looks to grow and sustain cricket in Barking & Dagenham and across East London. The new officer will be working with clubs, schools, community groups local authorities and more to ensure cricket is accessible, inclusive, and thriving in the region.

Are you passionate about the growth of women’s football? Motivated by the incredible rise of the Lionesses and the momentum across the country? The Essex County FA are looking for a Women’s Community Football Officer to help drive forward recreational female football and to create more playing opportunities for women and girls across the county.

The Essex County FA are delighted to promote a fantastic opportunity to join their Development Team as a Coaching Development Officer, a key position supporting male, female and disability participation pathways across the county.