Global Alumni & Student Journey Lead

British Council; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

British Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a locally embedded Alumni Engagement Lead to grow the Alumni UK programme in-country through engagement, stakeholder coordination and programme delivery. The role sits within a globally connected alumni ecosystem and focuses on developing active alumni communities that connect the UK with local education ecosystems.

The role emphasizes building relationships with alumni, universities, employers and professional bodies, while supporting data

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of education, international education or alumni engagement environments.
• Experience coordinating events, communications or programme delivery activity.
• Experience working with digital engagement systems, CRM platforms or audience databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in international or multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of country-level alumni engagement plans aligned to global Alumni UK priorities.
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with alumni, alumni ambassadors, universities, employers, professional networks and wider stakeholders.
• Supports development and activation of alumni communities, networks and thematic engagement groups.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen alumni participation, engagement and advocacy across Alumni UK activity.
• Supports identification and development of alumni stories, case studies and ambassador activity that demonstrate impact.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Communication

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

British Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a locally embedded Alumni Engagement Lead to grow the Alumni UK programme in-country through engagement, stakeholder coordination and programme delivery. The role sits within a globally connected alumni ecosystem and focuses on developing active alumni communities that connect the UK with local education ecosystems.

The role emphasizes building relationships with alumni, universities, employers and professional bodies, while supporting data