Alumni Engagement Officer

Alumni Engagement Officer

Location: Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: Grade 6 - A£28,759 to A£33,965 per annum (Depending on experience)

Hours: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

The Royal Agricultural University "RAU" has been at the forefront of agricultural education for almost 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector. Founded in 1845 as the Royal Agricultural College, it has a global network of more than 17,000 Alumni.

The Alumni Engagement Officer is responsible for advancing the University's alumni engagement and fundraising strategy through a comprehensive alumni relations programme. They will manage the alumni regular giving programme, the Cirencester Fund and expand our digital engagement, creating new and dynamic content for our website, newsletters and social media. The postholder will also lead on alumni events which will require some evening and weekend work (for which time off in lieu will be given). The postholder will work closely with staff to support the engagement of alumni including support for the student mentoring programme for students and career networking events.

The role requires a proactive approach, a flexible and open attitude to new ideas and projects, and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines through effective planning and prioritisation.

This role will report to the Head of Development & Alumni Relations, and will be part of a team of three, which includes a Development Office Administrator. You will be working across departments, liaising with members of the wider External Relations department as well as other colleagues at all levels.

The successful applicant will have experience of fundraising within the Charity or HE sector, as well as alumni relations or other customer relations work. They will have excellent people skills, building rapport and connections with alumni, staff and members of the public, all from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Some of these individuals will be senior or high profile, and experience of working with stakeholders at this level will be useful. Confidence in public speaking is crucial, as is excellent IT literacy, including management of social media.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Royal Agricultural University, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

rau.ac.uk/about-rau/work-for-us

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level.

Closing Date: Thursday 13 th June 2024
Interviews: Monday 1 st July 2024

The successful applicant will have experience of fundraising within the Charity or HE sector, as well as alumni relations or other customer relations work. They will have excellent people skills, building rapport and connections with alumni, staff and members of the public, all from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Some of these individuals will be senior or high profile, and experience of working with stakeholders at this level will be useful. Confidence in public speaking is crucial, as is excellent IT literacy, including management of social media.

The Royal Agricultural University "RAU" has been at the forefront of agricultural education for almost 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector. Founded in 1845 as the Royal Agricultural College, it has a global network of more than 17,000 Alumni.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.