Location:Mahdlo Youth Zone

Team:Youth Work

Contract:Full Time Permanent

Pay:£29500 - £33000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours:37.5 hours per week

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 work with more than 2,000 young people every month, we’re open for them seven days a week. Across weekdays, bank holidays and school holidays, we’re providing countless opportunities for young people.

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.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a highly motivated and proactive person to the role of Senior Zone Coordinator.

As Senior Zone Coordinator, you will lead the development and delivery of an exciting, high-quality programme of youth work that meets the needs, interests and ambitions of our members. You’ll design and deliver creative sessions, support young people to develop confidence and life skills, and ensure our activities are inclusive, safe, and impactful.

You’ll also manage and mentor a team of coordinators, youth workers and volunteers, helping them to deliver the best possible experiences for young people. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a minimum of three direct delivery sessions per week, as well as responsibility for planning, budgeting, evaluation, and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and lead an engaging programme of Senior Zone activities both on-site and in the community.
• Manage, coach, and support a team of youth workers, sessional staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional youth work.
• Ensure activities reflect Mahdlo’s six key themes and provide opportunities for young people to grow, learn and lead.
• Actively involve young people in planning, delivery, and evaluation of sessions to ensure their voices are heard and valued.
• Promote inclusion and engagement among diverse and disadvantaged groups.
• Manage budgets, resources, and projects in line with Mahdlo’s processes and priorities.
• Serve as a designated Safeguarding Officer on a rota basis and champion the safety and welfare of all young people.
• Build strong relationships with schools, community groups, and partner agencies to enhance provision.
• Monitor and evaluate programmes to evidence outcomes and continuously improve delivery.

Benefit package

This role offers:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 33 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays) per annum
• 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

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.

In accordance with Mahdlo’s Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check and will require you to complete Safeguarding training within three months of appointment and refresher training thereafter.

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.

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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 HR@mahdloyz.org

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026

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