Location:Hub (Sir Norman Stoller Way)

Team:Fundraising

Contract:12 Month maternity leave cover

Pay:£27500 per annum pro rata

Hours:30 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’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 are seeking a highly motivated, creative and results-driven Fundraising Events Lead to join our passionate fundraising team for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The ideal candidate will be available to commence employment in January 2026.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for driving income through the planning, delivery and evaluation of a calendar of fundraising events and community fundraising activities. You will play a key role in building relationships, raising awareness of our cause, and growing our network of committed supporters.

The role contributes to our overall organisational fundraising target of £1.9 million per year, with events and community fundraising representing a vital income stream. Supported by the Fundraising Manager, you will use your creativity & flair to lead on the delivery and implementation of a calendar of fundraising events, from inception through to evaluation.

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 working hours
• 33 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays)
• Free onsite gym access
• Life insurance through Canada Life
• £50 Birthday gift to boost your health and wellbeing
• Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period.

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.

Downloads

Application forms are also available by emailing hr@mahdloyz.org.

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.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st December 2025

Interviews to be held on week commencing 8th December 2025

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 applicants 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.