Alumni and Events Officer

Bristol Grammar School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Bristol is seeking a temporary Alumni and Events Officer to engage the community through strategic events and effective communication. The ideal candidate will be skilled in social media management and design, capable of creating impactful content. This role includes the opportunity to develop relationships with alumni and contribute to the school's vibrant community culture.

Benefits

Access to free lunch

Regular sports and social events

Cash health plan

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bitly, Linktree, and X.
• Proficient in design skills and creating engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Engage the BGS community through strategic events and communications.
• Develop and support relationships with the Old Bristolian network.
• Create and manage event activities aligned with school objectives.

Skills

Social media management

Design skills using Canva

Basic video editing

Job description

Overview

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a temporary, full-time Alumni and Events Officer to cover a maternity leave from January 2026.

The Alumni Events and Communications Officer plays a key role within the team; creating and delivering powerful communication and delivering strategic events in order to engage the whole BGS Community (our alumni, parents and friends) whilst developing and supporting relationships with the wider Old Bristolian network.

Responsibilities

• Engage the BGS community (alumni, parents and friends) through strategic events and communications.
• Develop and support relationships with the wider Old Bristolian network.
• Create and deliver effective communications and manage event activities in line with school objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of managing social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bitly, Linktree and X).
• Proficient design skills, including use of Canva and basic video editing, to create social media posts, PowerPoints and internal communications.

Benefits

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

About Bristol Grammar School

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.