Alumni and Supporter Relations Manager (Maternity Cover)

About us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

Please note this position is a 12-month secondment opportunity/fixed-term contract to cover maternity.

As Alumni and Supporter Relations Manager you'll have the opportunity to drive engagement with our international alumni community. Relationship management will be key as you support our global network of volunteers; assist 40+ alumni groups and support the team in preparing for overseas visits. Travelling overseas will occasionally be required to host events and run alumni volunteer programmes, including mentoring and flagship programmes such as UCL Connect and Coffee Connect.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site. Please note our required in-office day for Advancement members is Tuesday.

Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

For more information about the role, email Dawn Ho, Senior Alumni & Supporter Relations Manager by email:

More information onUCL Advancement: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving

About you

You'll have experience of working in a relationship management role with responsibility for engaging a variety of individuals and audiences in an international context. You're an inspiring communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills and high-levels of diplomacy. You'll have excellent project-management skills and be able to work efficiently on a variety of projects simultaneously.  

We're pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to EDI

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefo re particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

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