Project Coordinator

Pro Staff Recruitment Ltd; North Shields; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to develop a youth mentoring initiative in North Shields. The role involves managing a caseload of young people, supporting volunteer mentors, and growing scalable models for future projects. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop partnerships. This position offers flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, ideally in youth or criminal justice.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting volunteers and leading small teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of ~20 young people and support trained volunteers.
• Grow a scalable model for future replication.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and volunteer recruitment.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong administration skills

Communication skills

IT and Excel proficiency

Experience with social media

Volunteer management

Partnership development

Tools

Zoho

Job description

Project Co-ordinator (Youth Offending & Recovery)

Based in North Tyneside (Hybrid : Home & Office in North Shields)

20–25 hours per week | Flexible working pattern

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you passionate about changing lives and building brighter futures for young people? Do you thrive in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments? A new and ambitious charity is seeking a driven and experienced Project Co-ordinator to help develop a critical youth mentoring initiative in Tyneside.

This is your opportunity to be at the heart of a transformational project supporting young people at risk of offending, reoffending, or exploitation. You’ll play a key role in developing and managing services that tackle real, urgent needs in our communities.

About the Role

Manage a caseload of ~20 young people, supporting and deploying trained volunteer mentors.

Help grow a scalable model for future replication across the North-East.

Work closely with the CEO and team to shape strategy, manage delivery, and build partnerships.

Oversee day-to-day operations, volunteer recruitment, and community engagement.

Support marketing and promotional efforts, including social media and fundraising events.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in project management, ideally within youth or criminal justice settings

Strong administration, organisational, and communication skills

Competent in IT, Excel, social media, and database tools (Zoho preferred)

Experience supporting volunteers and leading small teams

Ability to develop effective partnerships with local authorities, community groups, and businesses

Confident in producing impactful content for outreach and promotion.

Personal Qualities

Emotionally mature, self-motivated, and resilient

Ambitious and excited by start-up challenges

Can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm

Reliable, organised, articulate, and persuasive

Committed to the mission and capable of supporting leadership and strategy

Additional Requirements

Ideally, a driver with access to a vehicle and no more than 3 points on their license

Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends for events

A strong team player with a collaborative spirit and initiative

Why Join?

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a social movement from the ground up. You’ll contribute to meaningful change, have scope to shape your role, and build a career that improves life chances for young people.

Please note: All candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications, merit, and ability to perform the job duties outlined. This advertisement does not discriminate on any grounds, including religion, gender, race, color, age, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.