Alumni Engagement Events Officer

SONICOM; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking an Alumni Engagement Events Officer to enhance alumni connections through a dynamic global events programme. In this key role, you'll coordinate significant events, manage relationships with stakeholders, and support a major fundraising initiative, all while contributing to a vibrant community focused on impact.

Benefits

39 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan schemes

Qualifications

• Experienced events professional with strong project management skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders including senior leaders.
• Ability to analyze feedback and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-profile alumni events, both on-campus and online.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure event success.
• Oversee event lifecycle from planning to execution.

Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Creativity

Communication

Job description

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Join Imperial College London as an Alumni Engagement Events Officer and help shape the future of alumni engagement at a world-leading university. You’ll lead a dynamic global events programme that connects over 260,000 alumni, including scientists, engineers, medics and business leaders, through impactful experiences that strengthen Imperial’s global community.

Based in the Advancement Division, you’ll work with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver events that support Imperial’s bold Science for Humanity strategy and a major decade-long fundraising and engagement campaign. From flagship celebrations to international networking, this full-time hybrid role at our White City campus is your chance to make a lasting difference.

What you would be doing

As Alumni Engagement Events Officer, you’ll lead a diverse and high-profile events programme, from presidential receptions and international gatherings to career-focused networking and partner-led initiatives. You’ll plan strategically, collaborate creatively, and deliver with excellence at the heart.

Managing resources and guiding an Events Coordinator, you’ll oversee every stage of the event lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Imperial’s engagement and fundraising goals. From shaping content to working with senior stakeholders and volunteers, your role will be central to our global alumni experience.

You’ll also act as a key connector, working across Advancement, Campus Services, and academic teams to deliver consistent, impactful events. With a focus on insight and improvement, you’ll analyse feedback and help evolve the programme.

Ideal for a relationship-builder with a passion for storytelling through events, strong project management skills, this is a role where you can truly make your mark

What we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced events professional to lead a diverse programme of high-profile alumni events. You will:

• Oversee the planning and delivery of on-campus, off-campus, and online events.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders and alumni.
• Manage and support the Alumni Engagement and Events Coordinator.
• Ensure consistent branding and coordination across teams and departments.
• Report on event performance and drive improvements based on feedback.

What we can offer you

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full time, open ended role based at the White City Campus.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Joanne Gardner, [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education

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