Alumni Engagement Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Alumni Engagement Executive to join us on a permanent basis.

About the Role

The Alumni Engagement Executive will bring to life those aspects of the Alumni Engagement Strategy which relate to, and are driven by, directives from within departments. Working under the direction of the Deputy Director of Alumni Engagement, the postholder will work closely with academic and administrative colleagues in the departments to develop meaningful engagement programmes with clear local impact, to encourage the tracking and celebration of alumni engagement within the departments and ensure that alumni have a consistent experience regardless of the subject they studied.

This is a new role within Development and Alumni Engagement, and as such offers the opportunity to help shape future alumni engagement with academic departments and other related sites such as the Careers Service, sports clubs, etc.

About You

• You will have experience delivering engagement activities that result in a desired behavioural shift in identified audience segments.
• You will have extensive experience influencing colleagues and motivating teams to follow best practice outside of management lines.
• You will demonstrate well-developed interpersonal and advocacy skills, along with the ability to foster strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders within a complex environment.
• You will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to develop quality, accurate and consistent communications materials.
• You will be comfortable working with a range of computer-based and online applications, including website content management systems.
• You will be happy working in a team environment and proactive in working towards and supporting the goals of the wider team, as well as working well independently.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3rd March 2025.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 March 2025, and will be held in person at University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) is led by Liesl Elder who, as Chief Development and Alumni Engagement Officer at the University of Oxford, reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor. DAE’s mission is to help secure philanthropic support for the University, and build an engaged, informed and active alumni community. Through working in partnership with academic, development, and alumni colleagues throughout the collegiate University, DAE builds enduring relationships with external constituencies – including alumni, non-alumni, corporate and foundation donors – and increases financial support for agreed academic priorities.

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