Youth Development Worker

The Role

This is a pivotal position designed to transform our capacity to provide professional social and emotional support through mentoring. You will manage the daily operations of the project's youth programmes - encouraging participants to get involved in the core activities, including boxing training, mentoring, and personal development - while working with local partners to reach out to those facing the toughest barriers, such as poverty and social exclusion.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Programme Management: Oversee the delivery of high-quality sessions that combine sport with a positive development ethos.
  • Mentoring: Establish and maintain over 50 formal mentoring relationships to provide personalised guidance and trust.
  • Outreach & Partnerships: Build formal links with local schools, social services, and community groups to maximise our impact.
  • Growth: Lead the expansion of our offer to reach over 1,400 young people by Year 2.

Monitoring & Evaluation: Implement systems to track engagement and produce insightful reports for stakeholders and funders.

Contact Name
Zaheen Kayani
Anticipated Interview Date
Anticipated Interviews week commencing
Application instructions

How to Apply

We recognise that no one is "perfect" in every area. If you meet some of the criteria and share our passion, we want to hear from you. 

Join us and make a genuine difference at the heart of the Oldham community.

Email: info@gmbd.co.uk 

Closing date
Closing time
Midnight
Created
Employee Benefits
  • Salary: £28,000 per annum (£35,000 FTE pro rata).
  • Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours), including some evening and weekend work.
  • Contract: Permanent (2-year funding secured).
  • Location: Hybrid; based at Victoria House (Oldham) with community outreach.
  • Perks: 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), an extra day off for your birthday, service-based leave increases, and a contributory pension.

Growth: Access to professional development, training, and qualifications

Employer
Oldham Boxing & Development Centre/Greater Manchester Boxing & Development Hub
Flexible Working options
Remote Working
Locations
Greater Manchester
Organisation
Oldham Boxing & Personal Development Centre /Greater Manchester Boxing & Development Hub
Role type
Fixed term
Role Type/Cause (Tags)
Advice and Information
Advocacy
Practitioner
Volunteer co-ordinator/management
Youth Work / Children
Salary

£28,000 per annum  4 Days  A Week (£35,000 FTE pro rata).

Working hours
Full-Time
Working Hours per week
30
Would you consider a job share for the role?
Yes
Would you consider a secondment for the role?
Yes