Alumni Engagement Executive

Corehr; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Family leave benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Cycle loan and travel benefits

Vibrant community & clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking an Alumni Engagement Executive to strengthen relationships with the global alumni community. You will collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to develop engaging activities and strengthen partnerships across departments.

The role emphasizes building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and turning ideas into practical engagement initiatives that support Oxford's teaching, research and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience building effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Extensive experience delivering engagement activities that support wider organisational goals.
• Ability to influence and motivate colleagues without direct management responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical ways for departments to engage with alumni.
• Identify opportunities for alumni involvement and help turn ideas into activities.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders across teams and departments.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Alumni engagement

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

UK date and time: 11-September-2026 01:42

Development and Alumni Engagement, Oxford

Are you an experienced relationship-builder who enjoys bringing people together to achieve shared goals? Join our Development & Alumni Engagement (DAE) team at the University of Oxford as an Alumni Engagement Executive, helping colleagues across the University build meaningful and lasting relationships with Oxford’s global community of 385,000 alumni.

Location

University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

Salary

£39,424 - £47,779 per annum with possible extension to £51,983 inclusive of an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata)

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

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 ten 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 an organisation which delivers 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.

Development & Alumni Engagement builds lasting relationships with Oxford’s alumni, supporters and donors. Working in partnership with colleagues across the University, we encourage alumni engagement and secure philanthropic support for Oxford’s teaching, research and 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), with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• Generous family leave, including 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.
• 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

As an Alumni Engagement Executive, you will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to develop practical ways for departments to build stronger relationships with their alumni. You will understand their priorities, identify opportunities for alumni involvement and help turn ideas into effective engagement activities.

A key part of the role is building relationships and influencing stakeholders across different teams and departments. You will encourage colleagues to share good practice, recognise and track alumni engagement, and help create a positive and consistent experience for Oxford alumni.

This new role offers an exciting opportunity to influence how we work with departments and services, including the Careers Service and sports clubs, to strengthen alumni engagement across Oxford.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in alumni or student engagement, student ambassador programmes, stakeholder engagement, membership, community engagement or other related environments.

You will have:

• Experience building effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Extensive experience delivering engagement activities that support wider organisational goals.
• The ability to influence and motivate colleagues without direct management responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently, managing priorities and taking initiative.
• Confidence using digital tools and systems, including relationship management (CRM) systems.

Application Process

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Interviews will take place on Friday 2 October 2026, and will be held face-to-face.

Salary (£) : £39,424 to £47,779 per annum, with a possible extension to £51,983 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year