Digital Communications and Marketing Officer

Location:Various locations across Oldham Hub (Sir Norman Stoller Way)

Team:Marketing

Contract:Permanent

Pay:£28000 - £30000 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)

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.

The role

We are looking for a creative and energetic Digital Communications and Marketing Officer to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging and innovative content, has a passion for digital communications and, most importantly, is passionate about working with young people.

Working alongside the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will support the planning, co-ordination, production and publishing of engaging content across Mahdlo’s social media channels and website. You will play an important role in building our online presence and communicating the impact of our work to young people, parents, partners, funders and the wider community.

A key part of the role will be working directly with young people to support them to share their stories in creative, engaging and fun ways. You’ll capture content through photography, video and social media, creating content that showcases the Youth Zone and the positive impact we have on young people across Oldham.

You will also monitor and develop our social media and website, using analytics, trends and insights to improve our digital presence. From creating TikToks, Reels and Stories to supporting blogs, campaigns, events and fundraising activity, you’ll help ensure our communications are youth-led, engaging and continuously improving.

We’re looking for someone who is creative, confident and able to think on their feet, with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of digital and social media. You’ll need to be comfortable working directly with young people and building positive relationships across the Youth Zone.

This role offers:

• Flexible working hours
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Free onsite gym access
• Life insurance
• Birthday gift
• Staff discount for Mahdlo holiday club
• 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 Wednesday 30 th September 2026

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 7 th October and Thursday 8th October 2026