Job Description

25,500 - 29,000 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)

Part time, 30 hours per week, Fixed-term contract for 18 months

Mahdlo Youth Zone is a young people's charity based in Oldham with a vision to empower Oldham's young people to thrive through excellent youth work. Our mission is to provide opportunities to raise aspirations and support young people to reach their full potential through the delivery of high-quality experiences, ensuring youth voice is a golden thread in shaping everything we do.

At Mahdlo Youth Zone, we believe every young person deserves the chance to be supported, inspired, and to reach their full potential.

We're looking for a passionate and organised Mentoring Coordinator to join our team on a 18-month fixed-term contract to plan and deliver our mentoring programme for young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with a disability).

In this role, you will:

Recruit, train, and support a team of volunteer mentors. Match young people with mentors and guide their mentoring journey. Support young people facing challenges such as education, training, mental health, and self-development. Build strong relationships with families and partner agencies to create the best outcomes.
You'll need excellent communication skills, the ability to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds, and a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Oldham, while shaping a programme that's built on best practice and innovation.

You must be committed to working within the spirit of Mahdlo's core values - Passion, Respect, Inclusion, Dependability and Excellence - which describe the way we work.

Benefit package

This role offers:

Flexible working hours 33 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays) per annum pro rata Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period 50 Birthday Gift on or around your birthday Life Insurance with Canada Life Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite gym access

Application process

To apply for this opportunity, applicants are invited to submit either a CV or a completed Mahdlo application form which can be downloaded from the link below.

https://www.mahdloyz.org/get-involved/vacancies

Please refer to the relevant job description and person specification from the link above which provides further information on the role requirements.

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026

Interviews will be held on Sunday 25th January 2026 as part of our Recruitment Day

Mahdlo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required with this post. The successful applicant will be expected to join the DBS Update Service. Job offers are also subject to two satisfactory references.

Mahdlo is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all candidates. We treat all applicants for employment and employees equally.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: 25,500.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking Life insurance On-site gym Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/01/2026