Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

3 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST Full time

Application closing date: 07/05/2024
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
Job category/type: Professional Support

Reporting to the Director of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy, the Assistant Director (Alumni Engagement) is responsible for developing and delivering the Directorate’s overall alumni engagement strategy to support the University’s institutional objectives.

Alongside the Director, the Assistant Director (Alumni Engagement) will be responsible for:

Transforming the alumni relations offering into a comprehensive alumni engagement, communications and events programme to inspire and proactively engage with our community of graduates (over 200,000 worldwide). Leading and developing a comprehensive engagement strategy to support the objective of increasing AEP philanthropic performance from £5m - £10m per annum. Playing a crucial role in developing the long-term strategy for alumni and supporter engagement throughout Queen’s University Belfast.

Leading a team of senior managers, with the aim of increasing the role of alumni and honorary graduates within the life of the University, they act as lead relationship manager for a number of strategic supporters who will enhance reputation or networks; they will be a primary contact for leadership volunteers; they will manage alumni engagement, communications and events teams.  

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

A degree or equivalent qualification. A proven track record of managing a large team (6+ people) to deliver engagement objectives (e.g., communications, alumni relations, events) including substantial, relevant experience at a senior level. Relevant experience of either alumni relations, customer relationship management or a membership organisation in the education or charity sectors. A proven track record of delivering communications programmes, ideally involving mass marketing and bespoke communications. A proven track record of managing Board level relationships and effecting change through volunteers. Experience of developing innovative solutions and the practical implementation of strategy; excellent planning and organisation skills; ability to balance conflicting deadlines and multiple priorities.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

Great terms & conditions Pension schemes Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working Family-friendly initiatives Career development opportunities Support for health & mental wellbeing Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Naomi King via n.king@qub.ac.uk.

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