Associate Director, Alumni and Supporter Engagement

Grade 9: £52,815 – £61,198 per annum

Fixed-term contract for 12 months (with possible further 2 months), full time

Reporting to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, the Associate Director, Alumni and Supporter Engagement will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of alumni engagement and supporter cultivation. With a focus on strategic development and operational excellence, this role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and contribute to the School’s overarching goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Supporter Engagement and Alumni team, providing clear objectives and monitoring performance against KPIs.
• Develop and manage the budget for the team’s activities, seeking opportunities for sponsorship and cost savings.
• Ensure a seamless journey from student to alum through sector interest groups, providing continuous professional advancement opportunities.
• Devise and implement a strategy to increase alumni giving, supporting the Regular Giving Manager in mass fundraising appeals.
• Develop and implement a high-profile series of global events to cultivate high-profile alumni and non-alumni major donor prospects.
• Support innovative strategies to encourage alumni engagement in the FT rankings process.

You should have considerable experience in designing and managing high-profile events programmes involving diverse stakeholders, as well as expertise in measuring and evaluating engagement strategies. Additionally, you should have some fundraising experience with a clear understanding of mass fundraising principles. Previous interaction with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and senior stakeholders and experience contributing to strategy development are crucial.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

The Saïd Business School offers very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

The closing date for applications is 22 January 2024 at 12.00 noon.