Alumni Communications Manager

Join the University of Bath's Advancement Office as our Alumni Communications Manager! 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Alumni Communications Manager to lead and implement an innovative communications strategy that strengthens connections between the University and its global alumni network of over 150,000 supporters.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to edit our sector-leading publications, BA2 and Inspire – engaging alumni and supporters through compelling storytelling and editorial excellence.

Working across digital and print platforms, including email marketing, social media, publications and the department website, you will ensure alumni remain informed, inspired and engaged.

Supported by the Alumni Communications Officer, you will play a key role in advancing alumni engagement while managing the delivery and evaluation of impactful communications campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the editorial direction and production of our esteemed alumni and supporter publications, ensuring their continued excellence and influence within the sector.
• Develop creative approaches to storytelling, integrating multimedia content to enhance audience engagement.
• Oversee high-quality content creation across multiple channels, including publications, email marketing, social media and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with University teams to align messaging with branding and engagement objectives.
• Manage the Alumni Communications Officer, supporting their professional development and overseeing social media and alumni profiling strategies.

About us

The Advancement Office supports a network of over 150,000 University of Bath alumni across 170 countries, as well as our wider community of supporters who generously give their time, expertise and philanthropy to the University. 

Fundraising is one of the main aspects of our work. Donor gifts transform students’ lives through removing barriers to education, & advance important research in sustainability, health and wellbeing, and digital.

We keep in touch with our community of alumni and friends, informing them of the latest University news and events, and providing unique benefits and services.

Watch this video to find out more about the role of advancement at the University of Bath.

What we’re looking for

• A strong communicator with a background in communications, marketing or alumni engagement.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills with experience across digital & print media.
• Strong project management abilities, ensuring deadlines & budgets are met efficiently.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences with compelling, well-crafted messaging.
• Collaborative and confident leadership with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Further information

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis to cover parental-leave until September 2026, with a mixture of home & office working.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Aisling O'Neill (alon22@bath.ac.uk) or Jodie Williamson (jdt52@bath.ac.uk),

however, please submit your application via the University website along with a minimum of two examples of print or digital communications you have worked on that you are particularly proud of, describing your role in their production and what you learnt from the process.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.

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