To be responsible for developing and implementing the University’s Alumni Relations strategy. To determine the Alumni Relations team’s strategic direction and to provide leadership, motivation and support in order to maintain the quality of the team’s output so that the University’s objectives are achieved. To supervise the Alumni Relations Officer and Alumni Communications Officer – allocating tasks and monitoring progress; supervising, motivating, and training; and taking full line management responsibility. To be responsible, in consultation with the Executive Director of Internationalisation and Alumni Relations, for developing the Alumni Relations budget and tailoring the Alumni Relations programme to the available resources and monitoring expenses against that budget. To oversee liaison between the Alumni Relations Office and Faculties in the University to ensure that there is effective communication with senior colleagues on matters relating to alumni events, alumni group activities, University publications, web and email communication. Liaise closely with, provide support to, and help direct the activity of various alumni groups, both self and University-organised. Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies or related field. A Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies or related field. An earned PhD degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism Media Studies or related field. At least 3 years of working experience in an alumni relations, public relations, fundraising, or similar role at managerial level. Experience of delivering high-quality events and communications within a wider strategic framework. Experience in a fundraising environment or team. Knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labeled with the post being applied for.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 28 February 2025. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
