Alumni Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)

Length of Contract (Perm/FTC etc): Contract

Are you a strong leader with excellent communication skills, ready to step in to guide an exceptional team? Do you have a demonstrable track record in delivering engagement programmes that build, nurture and develop long term relationships that create connection and a sense of community? 

We’re looking for someone who can ensure that our ever-increasing alumni community maintains a sense of belonging and a lifelong connection with us. Sitting within the wider Alumni Engagement and Development department, you’ll lead a small team that are tasked with meaningfully engaging with and celebrating the contribution and achievements of our alumni community, as well as overseeing a comprehensive alumni volunteering programme. 

You’ll be a key interface for both internal and external senior stakeholders and will be required to liaise with colleagues, students and other stakeholders across the University on a wide variety of communication and engagement matters in order to support delivery of the strategic priorities. 

This is a warm and friendly team looking for an interim manager to cover a 12-month period of maternity cover. 

For an informal chat please email Laura at L.L.Rooney@salford.ac.uk 

What’s in it for you? – the benefits

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme 

• Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days 

• Flexible working - we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance 

• Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential 

• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives 

• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts 

• Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships 

• Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038 

• Greater Manchester - Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices. 

• Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs 

• Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support 

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!

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