Alumni Engagement Lead (Departments)

CASE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Greater London is seeking an Alumni Engagement Lead to develop and support engagement strategies for academic departments. This role involves planning events, mentoring programmes, and building strong relationships across the institution. Candidates should have substantial project management experience and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £43,277 to £51,714 pa with hybrid working and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in project and event management, preferably in an academic or alumni engagement setting.
• Ability to build strong relationships across a complex organization.
• Proactive and collaborative with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support alumni engagement strategies for various academic departments.
• Plan and deliver alumni events and mentoring programmes.
• Serve as a vital link between academic departments and the alumni engagement team.

Skills

Project and event management

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

Alumni Engagement Lead (Departments)

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance

There are five posts being recruited to. Due to the nature of the roles, there is an expectation that postholders will work on campus at least three days per week.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world‑leading university, unique in its dedication to the social sciences. Named University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, LSE is the UK’s top university and one of the most international institutions in the world, with 234,000 alumni across the globe and 146 countries represented in our student body.

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider School community to increase engagement with LSE and support the School’s strategic priorities.

We are seeking five proactive and collaborative individuals to join our newly formed Departmental Alumni Engagement team. As Alumni Engagement Leads, you will play a key role in co‑creating and supporting the delivery of impactful alumni engagement programmes that reflect the unique priorities and culture of academic departments across the School.

About the role

You will partner with a cluster of academic departments to develop and support alumni engagement strategies and activities that support departmental and wider School goals. This will include activities such as planning and delivering events, mentoring programmes, supporting alumni communications, and identifying opportunities for volunteering and professional networking. You will serve as a vital link between academic departments and the alumni engagement team within PAGE, championing a collaborative approach to alumni relations that delivers meaningful experiences aligned with both departmental and School‑wide engagement objectives.

About you

• Substantial experience in project and event management, in an academic or alumni engagement setting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a complex organization.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Ellen Johnson at [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 November 2025 (23:59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

First round interviews are scheduled for 4 December online, with a second and final stage in person on 11 December 2025.