Faculty Alumni Officer

1 day ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

Do you have experience in events or project management? Are you passionate about working with volunteers and creating opportunities that make a real difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Right now, it’s Manchester’s time to shine. We’re preparing to launch our first-ever major fundraising and volunteering campaign, and this role will play a vital part in connecting our vibrant alumni community with students, helping to shape their futures and contribute to a better world.

Exciting? We think so too.

**About the Role**

The University of Manchester is seeking a Faculty Alumni Officer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering tailored alumni volunteering programmes that directly support the strategic priorities of the Faculty of Humanities.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Faculty, the wider University, and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) to deliver innovative engagement programmes. These initiatives will focus on supporting the University’s campaign goals, particularly in the areas of student recruitment, employability, and social responsibility.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, from planning through to delivery
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making
- A high level of tact, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

**What you’ll get in return**

You’ll feel valued as a Faculty Alumni Officer at The University of Manchester, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

- 23 days annual leave entitlement plus University closure days over the Christmas period, plus bank holidays
- hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- a generous contribution-based pension scheme
- an annual pay review, plus incremental salary increase within the grade
- exclusive access to discounts across UK’s major retailers including supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel, and much more
- free eye examinations with discounts on glasses and contact lenses
- savings on food and cafes on campus
- salary exchange for childcare vouchers, workplace nursery scheme, cycle to work, or increased pension contribution
- and much more

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Helen Hall

**General enquiries**:
**Technical support**:
**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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