Jessup has spent this season to date and the last part of the 2019/20 campaign at Pitching In Isthmian League North Division side Coggleshall Town.

He had a much-travelled first half of 2019/20. He was a June 2019 signing for Leiston from Southern League Premier Division Central rivals Needham Market before switching to Isthmian North outfit Cambridge City in November 2019 before moving again a month later to Isthmian Premier side Brightlingsea Regent and then to Coggeshall in February 2020.

A real presence in goal at 6’6”, he joined the Marketmen from Chelmsford City in July 2018 where he played in the end of season Vanarama National League South play-off final.

He was also formerly with Mildenhall Town and Lowestoft Town.

Gorleston manager Ricci Butler told https://www.gorlestonfc.com: "Once again another top draw signing showing our intent to develop and progress our club. In line with the new ground and a new fresh approach from GFC we are really pleased to get this deal over the line.

"To be able to attract a goalkeeper of Jake's experience and ability will only install confidence throughout the side and will contribute to extra points on the board this season.

"Jake's attributes will complement and excel the way we want to continue playing, not only as an excellent goalkeeper, but fits the model of the club bringing in a player who wants to be part of us moving forward".