Alumni Engagement Executive

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Family leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Commuting options

Clubs access

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking an Alumni Engagement Executive to strengthen relationships with our global alumni network. You will work with academic and professional services colleagues to turn ideas into practical engagement activities and to influence colleagues across departments.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, a generous pension, extensive annual leave, and opportunities to engage with a vibrant university community through sports clubs and cultural activities.

Qualifications

• 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 CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical ways for departments to build stronger relationships with alumni.
• Identify opportunities for alumni involvement and help turn ideas into engagement activities.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders across teams and departments.
• Encourage colleagues to share good practice and track alumni engagement.
• Help create a positive and consistent experience for Oxford alumni.
• Collaborate with departments and services, including Careers Service and sports clubs, to strengthen alumni engagement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder management

Engagement activities

Influence without authority

Interpersonal communication

CRM systems

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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 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

• 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.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• 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

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.

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.

£39,424 to £47,779 per annum with possible extension to £51,983 inclusive of an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata). Grade 7