Teen Engagement Coordinator in Godalming

The Teen Project is a registered charity dedicated to empowering teenage girls by strengthening their confidence, emotional wellbeing and relationship with physical activity.

We provide early-intervention programmes for girls aged 11–18, working closely with schools and community partners to support those who may be struggling with confidence, emotional regulation, body image, physical activity, relationships, school engagement or wider wellbeing.

Our approach is holistic, psychologically informed and centred around building long-term skills rather than providing short-term solutions. Through group workshops, 1:1 mentoring and ongoing support, we help girls better understand themselves, develop resilience and build the confidence and practical tools they need to thrive both in and outside of school.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that every teenage girl deserves to feel heard, supported and capable of shaping a positive future for herself.

Position Overview

Please note: We’re open to discussing a range of working arrangements, including part-time hours, term-time only contracts and flexible working patterns. Hours and arrangements can be considered on an applicant-by-applicant basis, depending on experience, availability, the needs of the role and organisational requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and highly relatable Teen Engagement Coordinator to join our growing team.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining programme delivery, 1:1 mentoring, school relationship management, youth engagement, impact measurement and programme development.

You will work directly with teenage girls across schools and community settings, delivering The Teen Project's interventions and creating safe, engaging environments where participants feel comfortable to talk, reflect, learn and challenge themselves.

The role requires someone who can build rapport quickly with young people while remaining professional, organised and confident when communicating with schools, parents, professionals and partner organisations.

Alongside direct delivery, you will contribute to the wider growth and sustainability of the charity through impact reporting, evaluation, programme development and supporting funding applications.

No week looks exactly the same. You may be delivering a confidence workshop in a school, mentoring a young person 1:1, liaising with a pastoral lead, analysing participant feedback or helping us demonstrate the impact of a programme to a funder.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver The Teen Project's structured programmes within schools and community settings.
• Facilitate engaging workshops covering areas including confidence, emotional wellbeing, body image, resilience, relationships, physical activity and healthy coping strategies.
• Create a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe environment in which teenage girls feel comfortable participating.
• Adapt delivery appropriately to meet the needs, confidence levels and communication styles of different groups.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of programme content based on participant needs and feedback.
• Provide structured, personalised mentoring to teenage girls participating in our programmes.
• Build trusted and appropriate professional relationships with young people.
• Help participants identify goals, recognise barriers and develop practical strategies to support their confidence, wellbeing and engagement.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and accurate records of mentoring activity.
• Identify and elevate safeguarding concerns in line with The Teen Project's safeguarding procedures.

Teen Engagement

• Develop creative approaches to engaging teenage girls who may initially be reluctant, anxious or disengaged.
• Encourage sustained participation throughout programmes and follow‑on support.
• Listen carefully to the voices and experiences of young people and ensure these inform programme development.
• Help create resources, activities and initiatives that feel relevant and accessible to the girls we support.

School & Partner Relationships

• Build positive working relationships with school pastoral teams, safeguarding leads, teachers and other professionals.
• Coordinate programme delivery, student identification, session logistics and ongoing communication.
• Provide appropriate updates to schools while maintaining participant confidentiality and safeguarding standards.
• Represent The Teen Project professionally when working with external organisations and community partners.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact

• Collect and accurately record participant feedback, assessment data and programme outcomes.
• Support the measurement of changes in areas such as confidence, emotional wellbeing, physical activity, school engagement and resilience.
• Contribute to individual school and programme impact reports.
• Identify meaningful participant stories, feedback and case studies that demonstrate programme impact.
• Help ensure our delivery remains evidence-informed and responsive to emerging needs.

Funding & Organisational Development

• Contribute to funding applications by providing programme information, impact evidence and case studies.
• Support the preparation of evaluation reports and updates for funders and partners.
• Identify opportunities for developing new programmes, partnerships or community initiatives.
• Contribute ideas that support the continued growth and sustainability of The Teen Project.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong professional skills with warmth, energy and the ability to connect naturally with teenage girls.

• Relevant experience or study within psychology, education, youth work, social work, counselling, health, sport or another closely related field.
• Confidence working directly with teenagers, particularly teenage girls.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• A warm, approachable and engaging personality.
• Confidence facilitating discussions and activities with groups of young people.
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• Comfortable travelling between schools, community venues and our office.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional boundaries and the wellbeing of young people.
• Psychology-based qualification or BPS-accredited study.
• Previous experience in mentoring, counselling, youth work or pastoral support.
• Experience delivering workshops, training or group interventions.
• Understanding of the challenges currently affecting teenage girls, including confidence, body image, emotional wellbeing and engagement with physical activity.
• A health, sport, fitness or physical‑activity background or genuine interest in this area.
• Experience collecting and interpreting programme or impact data.
• Experience producing reports, case studies or evaluations.
• Experience contributing to funding applications or grant reporting.
• Lived experience that enables you to understand and relate sensitively to some of the challenges teenage girls may experience.

Working Arrangements

Job type: We are open to considering a range of working arrangements for the right person, including part‑time, full‑time and term‑time only contracts. The exact hours and working pattern can be discussed on an applicant‑by‑applicant basis, taking into account experience, availability and the needs of the charity.

Future opportunity: For candidates joining on a part‑time basis, there is the potential for the role to grow in hours and responsibility as The Teen Project continues to expand.

Working pattern: This is a hybrid role, combining office‑based working, home working and delivery across schools and community settings.

Travel: Regular travel to schools, community venues and programme locations will be an important part of the role.

Beyond the Role

At The Teen Project, we believe looking after our team is just as important as looking after the young people we support. Alongside a varied, rewarding role, you’ll also benefit from:

• Private Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to our comprehensive Wellbeing Programme, including same-day virtual GP appointments, up to 12 counselling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial advice, life coaching, wellbeing resources and more.
• Professional Development: We invest in your future, funding relevant CPD, training and professional development opportunities wherever possible.
• Enhanced DBS Paid For: We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS check.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts, offers and everyday savings through our employee benefits platform.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working: We trust our team to work professionally and flexibly, balancing office, home and school-based working where appropriate.
• Employee Mentoring & Support: Ongoing support, regular 1:1s and opportunities to develop within a growing organisation.
• Team & Charity Events: Opportunities to connect with the wider team, partners and supporters through internal and external events.
• Free On‑Site Parking: Available when working from our office.
• Meaningful Work: Every conversation, workshop and mentoring session contributes to helping teenage girls build happier, healthier and more confident futures.