Alumni Engagement Strategist

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; 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

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.