Engagement and Growth Officer

This new role is pivotal. You’ll be the public face and voice of TMF—a confident communicator, storyteller, and relationship-builder who can champion our mission, grow our network of supporters, and secure resources that sustain and expand our impact. We are looking for someone who: · Understands and believes in our mission. · Can clearly and convincingly communicate the value of our work to a wide range of audiences. · Builds long-term, purposeful relationships with funders, schools, universities, businesses and other stakeholders. · Supports us in accessing new funding opportunities and partnerships. The successful applicant will enjoy a varied role that blends desk-based preparation—such as planning outreach presentations, coordinating communications, contributing to funding applications—with external engagement, including school visits, partnership meetings, and stakeholder presentations. We need someone ready to meet stakeholders, present with energy, follow up on opportunities, and unlock new connections. You will work closely with the Projects Director and Trustees to help shape the strategic direction of TMF and support its long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities ·Undertake some basic research (survey, FGDs) to confirm continuing need for the project, enabling a case for this to be built in a convincing way. - Champion TMF’s mission with funders, businesses, universities, schools and the media to raise awareness and increase engagement. · Secure new partnerships with organisations aligned to our values and goals. · Maintain strong, supportive relationships with secondary schools to help recruit mentees and grow programme reach. · Contribute to funding applications, impact reports and relationship management with sponsors and supporters. · Represent TMF at meetings, events, and conferences as our external voice. · Develop and manage TMF’s social media and digital communications strategically. Use platforms that our target audience engages with to share our mission, celebrate successes, and build visibility. Create momentum through engagement with schools, funders, businesses, and partner organizations. · Deliver engaging presentations in schools to recruit mentees and raise awareness of the programme. · Liaise with industry, businesses, universities and other partners to secure funding, develop partnerships, and create work experience opportunities for mentees. · Produce a monthly highlight report for the Board of Trustees, summarising key activities, progress, relationships, and emerging opportunities. · Contribute to strategic planning, programme evaluation, and updates to policies and documentation. · Maintain accurate records of stakeholder engagement and communications. · Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and equality duties as an integral part of the role. Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like) · TMF is actively promoted to at least 10 new schools, businesses, or potential funders per quarter, through tailored outreach, events, or direct engagement—building toward lasting relationships · At least 3 new external partners or funders are secured in year one. · Our social media presence grows steadily in reach, engagement and influence. · TMF’s story and impact are communicated in a way that inspires and leads to tangible support. This post involves working remotely with young people under the age of 18, and the post holder is required to have a enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Our Commitment We are committed to Equal Opportunities and warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of educational disadvantage. We encourage flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Location: Swansea, GB

Posted Date: 5/16/2025