Alumni Engagement & Events Manager

Merchant Taylors' School; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchant Taylors' School is seeking a proactive Development and Alumni Relations professional to plan and manage a broad events programme in line with the school's strategy.

You will analyse event attendees to maximise fundraising opportunities, liaise with other event organisers, and measure outcomes against targets, adapting the programme as needed while supporting communications, editorial work, newsletters, and online platforms to engage alumni and donors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a range of school events (including social, reunion, career support, prospect cultivation) in line with the Development and Alumni Relations Office's strategy.
• Analyse event attendees to maximise fundraising opportunities and brief canvassers.
• Liaise with other event organisers and ensure they have what they need for smooth execution.
• Analyse events and measure success against targets; implement changes as required.
• Manage the events budget in conjunction with the Director of Development.
• As part of an editorial team, work with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and Marketing/Admissions to generate content for Concordia magazine and oversee production schedules.
• Create content for and produce the termly e-newsletter Parvae Res.
• Communicate and market the events programme by email and printed communications.
• Manage the school's online alumni platform Almabase and generate content for Almabase and the school's social media to drive engagement.
• Review communications against targets and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager (Fundraising and Stewardship) to produce benefactor publications.
• Assist in prospect identification, cultivation and engagement through research, events, and featuring prospects in communications.
• Contribute to the production of fundraising materials.
• Report on progress against objectives (alumni relations) to the Development and Alumni Relations Committee and ensure all contact with OMTs and parents is recorded in Raiser's Edge.

Job description

Merchant Taylors' School is seeking a proactive Development and Alumni Relations professional to plan and manage a broad events programme in line with the school's strategy.

You will analyse event attendees to maximise fundraising opportunities, liaise with other event organisers, and measure outcomes against targets, adapting the programme as needed while supporting communications, editorial work, newsletters, and online platforms to engage alumni and donors.