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 and flexible working

Cycle loan

Bus travel discounts

Season ticket loans

Alumni community clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford is hiring an Alumni Engagement Executive to join the Development & Alumni Engagement team. You will build strong relationships with Oxford’s global alumni network and work with academic and professional services colleagues to develop practical engagement activities.

You will influence stakeholders across departments, promote best practice in alumni engagement, and contribute to a supportive, collaborative culture that enhances the alumni experience across Oxford.

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 digital tools and systems, including relationship management (CRM) systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical ways for departments to build stronger relationships with alumni.
• Identify opportunities for alumni involvement and turn ideas into engagement activities.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders across teams and departments.
• Encourage sharing good practice and tracking alumni engagement.
• Support cross-university collaboration to strengthen alumni engagement.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Influence without direct management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Tools

CRM systems

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

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.

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.