Job Description

Job Title:

Business Mentor (Zero-Hour Contract)

Organisation:

Bhuku Ltd - www.bhuku.co.uk

Location:

Remote and/or On-site (primarily Midlands-based for current prison delivery)

Pay:

15 per hour

Contract Type:

Zero-Hour / Freelance

Start Date:

Ongoing Recruitment (immediate opportunities available from Sept 2025)

About Bhuku

Bhuku Ltd

delivers transformational education, mentoring, and enterprise programmes within the justice system and beyond. We support individuals facing complex barriers to employment and believe in second chances, practical solutions, and people-centred design.

We are currently expanding our freelance associate pool of

Business Mentors

to support:

Immediate opportunities

within the self-employment and enterprise programme at

HMP Onley

Future mentoring delivery

with individuals, charities, probation services, and employers

Ad hoc business coaching, pre-release planning, and post-release support

About the Role

As a Business Mentor with Bhuku, you'll provide tailored one-to-one mentoring to individuals who are exploring or preparing for self-employment -- either during custody, post-release, or in the community.

Your role is to build trust, inspire confidence, and help individuals take practical next steps towards launching or sustaining their own businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Offer one-to-one mentoring support to individuals in prison or the community Provide advice on business planning, marketing, pricing, funding and sustainability Help learners reflect on their skills and experience to shape viable business ideas Review and provide feedback on draft business plans or proposals Signpost to relevant funding, enterprise support and resources Maintain accurate records and short progress updates as required For HMP work: liaise with Bhuku trainers and prison staff to support continuity For community work: deliver via phone, Zoom or in-person as agreed

Current Opportunities

We are currently recruiting

Business Mentors

to support the

HMP Onley contract

, starting in

September 2025

. This involves:

Ad hoc mentoring alongside our 5-day business course (1 week/month, on-site) Remote or in-person follow-up support with participants post-release Optional involvement in reviewing learner business plans or giving group feedback

About You

Essential:

Experience running or supporting small businesses or freelancers Strong interpersonal and mentoring/coaching skills Ability to listen, challenge positively and offer practical advice Strong organisational skills and record keeping Able to work flexibly and independently For prison-based work: must pass Enhanced Level 2 vetting (5-year UK address history)

Desirable:

Experience in justice, youth, or social enterprise settings Mentoring, coaching or teaching qualification Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or supporting vulnerable adults Ability to support learners with additional needs (SEND, ESOL, etc.)

What We Offer

Flexible zero-hour agreement -- work offered as needed, no minimum commitment Pay rate: 15 Paid training and induction Chance to work on impactful, mission-driven programmes Ongoing opportunities across prison, community and remote delivery Professional support from a responsive and values-led team

To Apply

Please complete our short application form at www.bhuku.co.uk/mentors or send your CV and a short covering note to u

s via Indeed

outlining:

Your experience supporting small business or enterprise Your interest in justice or rehabilitation work (if any) Your general availability and location

Bhuku Ltd is an inclusive and purpose-led organisation.

We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of the justice system, and from those who bring diverse perspectives to our work.

Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warwickshire, CV23 8AP

Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025