Tom started his career as a Teach First teacher in East London in 2007 after graduating from the University of Oxford. He founded the Skills Builder Partnership in 2009 with the mission to ensure that one day, everyone builds the essential skills to thrive. Since then, the Partnership has grown to more than 950 education institutions, employers, and impact organisations reaching 2.6 million individuals in 2024. The model is now being replicated in more than 20 countries and Tom has been recognised as a leading social entrepreneur by being elected an Ashoka Fellow.