Director of Development and Alumni Relations

The University of Birmingham is a comprehensive research-intensive institution, ranked in the top 100 universities globally, and home to a diverse community of over 41,000 students from 150 countries and more than 10,000 staff. A £1bn organisation, our heritage as Britain’s first civic university combines with an ambitious contemporary agenda to continue our transformation and become a global top 50 institution. Over 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent; our five research themes focus on a thriving planet, life-changing technologies, connecting cultures, global health and a fairer world. We are bolstering our academic quality even further with the recruitment of outstanding new Anniversary Chairs and Fellows. We are the most targeted UK university by graduate employers and are a diverse community, with staff and students from Birmingham and the West Midlands, across the UK and around the world.

We seek to appoint a new Director of Development and Alumni Relations to lead our advancement agenda which embraces philanthropic fundraising, campaign strategy, alumni engagement and volunteering; closely aligned to institutional strategy and priorities. Development and Alumni Relations plays a key role in the delivery of the University’s global top 50 ambition, collaborating with senior colleagues to engage and motivate alumni and supporters to enhance our reputation, influence and impact. This includes harnessing the social and professional capital of alumni to support international student recruitment, the student experience, student employability and graduate outcomes.

Are you a strategic development leader with the expertise and creativity to advance philanthropy and supporter relationships at the University of Birmingham? We are looking for an exceptional Director of Development and Alumni Relations with a successful track record of delivery, experience of leading large and diverse teams, and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders from different disciplines and sectors. You will work closely with our Vice-Chancellor, alumni, academic and wider communities to enhance our engagement with supporters, partners and donors. As we advance our global institutional ambitions, this opportunity is one of the most exciting and rewarding development roles in UK higher education. 

Passionate about our values and mission, you will become part of a University that has a long and proud history of innovation and discovery. You will join a community which thrives on shared ambition, celebrates world-leading academic strengths, encourages bold, independent thinking and contributes significantly to the civic life of the city of Birmingham and wider region. 

The University is committed to building a fully inclusive and diverse community, including its senior leadership. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds with the qualifications and experience to undertake this role, including under-represented groups.  

For informal inquiries please contact Arshya Dayal on Arshya.Dayal@perrettlaver.com

The closing date for applications will be Sunday 20^th July at 23:59 BST.

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