The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with a leading school in South West London to recruit an Alumni Relations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape alumni engagement and legacy giving within a thriving educational community.
The Alumni Relations Manager will play a pivotal role in developing an engaged and mutually beneficial global alumni community. Reporting to the Development Director, you will lead on alumni relations and legacy giving, ensuring alumni feel informed, valued, recognised and celebrated. This is a hands-on role requiring strong relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and excellent organisational ability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver the alumni relations strategy across all age groups, acting as the primary point of contact and cultivating strong, mutually beneficial relationships.
Plan and deliver a programme of alumni and donor events (in-person and online), managing logistics, budgets, evaluations and post-event reporting.
Develop and oversee engaging multi-channel communications, including e-newsletters, magazines, impact reports, website content and social media.
Drive engagement initiatives for recent leavers and young alumni, including interviews, profile building and collaboration with the alumni association and archivist.
Manage and maintain the Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM) database, ensuring data accuracy, compliance and the production of financial and analytical reports.
Grow and steward legacy and regular giving through targeted, multi-channel fundraising appeals and effective donor recognition processes.
Person Specification
Proven experience within alumni relations, development or relationship fundraising, including delivery of engagement and communication plans.
Strong event management and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Proactive, adaptable and hands-on, with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Essential:
Experience working in an alumni relations or development role.
Experience developing and delivering multi-channel communication and engagement plans.
Experience planning and delivering high-quality events.
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Desirable:
Experience of planning and implementing legacy giving programmes.
Experience using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM/database systems.
What’s on offer:
Salary: £30,000–£38,000 per annum depending on experience
Full-time, all-year position (term time on site and hybrid working during school holidays)
Generous annual leave (33 days plus bank holidays)
Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 14% employer contribution)
Free lunches
Healthcare plan including online GP service
Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
Ongoing training and development support
Safeguarding & Inclusion Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance and references.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
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