Mentoring Coordinator

Mahdlo Youth Zone; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth development organization based in Oldham is seeking a passionate Mentoring Coordinator to join their team on an 18-month contract. The role involves recruiting and training volunteer mentors, matching them with young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with a disability), and supporting their development in education, mental health, and self-improvement. This position offers flexible hours, generous leave, and additional benefits like gym access and life insurance, aiming to make a meaningful impact on the community.

Benefits

Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

33 days annual leave pro rata

Free onsite gym access

Life insurance

Birthday gift

Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people and understanding their challenges.
• Commitment to Mahdlo's core values of Passion, Respect, Inclusion, Dependability, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and support a team of volunteer mentors.
• Match young people with mentors and guide their mentoring journey.
• Build strong relationships with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with diverse backgrounds

Organisational skills

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Job description

Mahdlo Youth Zone is a state-of-the-art multi-million Pound location providing young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, engaging and exciting opportunities to try something new, seven days a week.

We’ve got incredible facilities including a 3G Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) pitch climbing wall, boxing gym, three court sports hall, sensory room, fully equipped gym including weightlifting equipment, recreation area and dance, arts, music and media suites and much more.

With more than 100 full‑time, part‑time and volunteer staff we have a fundraising target of £1.6 million this year, raised through our Patron's Programme, community fundraising, and events.

The role

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Mentoring Coordinator to join our team on an 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.

The strength of Mahdlo Youth Zone and the OnSide network of Youth Zones is the diversity of its people; we place huge value on equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, communities and abilities.

This role offers:

• Flexible hours, including evening and weekend
• 33 days annual leave pro rata (including bank/public holidays)
• Free onsite gym access
• Life insurance
• Birthday gift
• Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period.

Downloads

• Role Profile: Mentoring Coordinator
• Application Form

To apply for this opportunity, applicants are invited to submit either a completed Mahdlo application form or a CV.

Please ensure you refer to the full job description and person specification, as relevant experience is essential. Completed application forms or CVs should be submitted to [e-mail]

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026

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