Senior Alumni and Supporter Relations Manager, China

About us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

Please note this is a 12-month secondment opportunity/fixed-term contract.

This role will lead targeted engagement activity in key overseas territories with a particular focus on China. You'll be responsible for managing and cultivating a pool of individual alumni and prospects with the capacity to provide significant support to UCL through advocacy, philanthropy and connecting us with key players in the region. You'll lead on driving forward the relationships to secure support for UCL.

Flexibility is important, and you’ll be required to engage with/travel to other regions at least four times per year, and possible additional trips as required.

We're happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job-share basis wherever possible.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% onsite. Please note our in-office day is a Tuesday, therefore this would be a required day in the office.

To find out more about the role, please contact Elizabeth Phipps Drewett, Associate Director of Alumni & Supporter Relations by email: e.phipps.drewett@ucl.ac.uk  

Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

For more information about UCL Advancement, visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving

About you

You'll have experience working in a relationship management role with responsibility for engaging a variety of individuals and audiences; with specific experience managing projects, programmes or relationships in China or East Asia. You're an inspiring communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills and high-levels of diplomacy. You'll have excellent project-management skills and be able to work efficiently on many projects simultaneously.  

We're pleased to accept applications with transferable experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to read more.

Our commitment to EDI

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

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