Alumni and Philanthropy Executive Officer

Welcome to Ada

Ada is a ground-breaking college and charity focused on using technology (tech) as a tool for social mobility and addressing the diversity and gender gaps in the tech sector. Ada's mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Our core values, which sit at the heart of our work, are Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity andCollaboration.

Established in 2016, Ada was the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. We currently have approximately 500 students and apprentices, with plans well underway to grow to over 850 learners by December 2025. This growth is supported by our two city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico/Victoria) and Manchester (Ancoats).

Ada stands apart due to the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment of computer science; fantastic progression outcomes for learners; the breadth and depth of our industry partnerships; our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds; and our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners. Ada received a 'Good' rating, with Outstanding features, in Ofsted inspections in October 2018 and again in March 2023.

Job Purpose

This role is critical for delivering activities with our prestigious corporate supporters while simultaneously building an impactful alumni community. The postholder will join Ada during an exciting phase of growth and will be responsible for both stakeholder management twitch volunteering and events and ensuring former students and apprentices are supported in their career progression and engagement through the #alwaysAda alumni programme. The role focuses on supporting partnerships and shaping and delivering events, including professional development, volunteering, and mentoring/support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Philanthropy and Alumni Executive Officer will be responsible for a combination of corporate partnership delivery and alumni community management:

A. Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising & Volunteering

• Support the department to develop and deliver partnership plans for all supporters.
• Ensure partnership objectives are met across programme activity, including employee volunteering.
• Work with other teams to deliver volunteering opportunities, especially the Coaching programme which matches corporate volunteers to learners.
• Develop briefings and communications to corporate partners to strengthen partnerships.
• Provide tracking and reporting of all engagement activities with partners.
• Deliver a suite of events and touch points for supporters, and support the delivery of a calendar of events such as Ada Lovelace Day, 10th year anniversary, International Women's Day and other flagship events

B. Alumni Relations and Community Management

• Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with the alumni community
• Produce termly newsletters
• Undertake regular data collection cycles (using surveys and research) to track current employment and needs of alumni.
• Maintain our Alumni Data ensuring rigorous data protection/GDPR rules are adhered to.
• Help to continuously improve the alumni programme offer
• Deliver and shape a programme of planned communications and marketing to drive alumni engagement.
• Track and maintain alumni engagement, with a drive for meaningful engagement
• Deliver and shape a programme of both in-person and virtual events and activities to drive impact, such as a jobs board, career coaching, and networking events.
• Maintain, manage, and internally champion the alumni database.
• Recruit and support champions from within the alumni network to act as alumni ambassadors.
• Attend professional development activities and meetings that may take place outside of normal working hours.
• Be an internal advocate for the Ada alumni community and external go to for Alumni involvement.
• Maintain and grow the alumni LinkedIn group.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder who embodies Ada's values (Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Rigour and Resilience).

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of successfully delivering employee volunteering programmes.
• Experienced at dealing with a range of people in an outward-facing role.
• Experience managing individuals and groups of volunteers.
• Experience of in-person event delivery working with corporate stakeholders.
• Experience in the delivery and management of external events and/or volunteering projects.
• Fundraising experience or interest in following a career in fundraising and corporate partnerships.
• Experience of managing and collecting data sets, and the ability to think critically and analyse data/feedback to modify activity.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and priorities and work under pressure.
• Relationship building across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Degree level qualification or appropriate professional experience.

Skills, Qualities, and Aptitudes

• Excellent digital, organisational, and time management skills.
• A confident demeanor and engaging communication and presentation skills.
• Strong collaborative working skills, with a versatile solution-orientated team player attitude.
• Enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.
• Passion about Ada's work and mission to make a positive difference to the next generation.
• A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours.

Desirable Experience

• Project management, including planning, executing, and successfully delivering projects.
• CRM and data set management.
• Knowledge of the tech sector industry and how to work with people starting their careers.
• Experience working in education, alumni relations, membership organisations, or charities.
• Knowledge of digital events tools such as webinars and/or online community platforms.
• Budget management experience.

Safeguarding and DBS

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post. The postholder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the College's Safeguarding Policy at all times for the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Equal Opportunities

Ada is committed to providing equality of opportunity and promoting diversity, ensuring applicants are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential without unjustified discrimination. Ada encourages applications from individuals with a disability who can carry out the duties of the post.

Sponsorship

Ada does not have a sponsorship licence, and therefore can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work or remain in the UK.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief supporting cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are recommended.

Good luck with your Application

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW1V 4LD

Application deadline: 11/11/2025

Expected start date: 01/05/2026