Senior Zone Coordinator (Mahdlo Youth Zone)

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

Your Responsibility

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.

Read the role profile here.

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.

How to apply:

To apply for this opportunity please complete the Mahdlo application form downloadable from – here.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification as relevant experience is essential and submit your application form to HR@mahdloyz.org.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 17^th November 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.