Alumni Engagement Executive

Are you passionate about connecting people with organisations to deliver strategic goals? Due to team expansion, we are recruiting for two Alumni Engagement Executives to join our dynamic Development & Alumni Engagement team at the University of Oxford and help foster meaningful links with our community of 385,000 alumni around the world, in the support of world-leading research and education

About Us

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.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

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.

These are new roles 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 clear progress towards strategic goals.
• You will have extensive experience influencing colleagues and motivating teams to follow best practice outside of management lines.
• You will demonstrate exceptional 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 relationship management (CRM) 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 Tuesday 23 September.

Interviews will take place on Monday 6 October and will be held in person at University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD.