Alumni Events Officer

Location: Park End Street, Oxford

Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School is at the forefront of global business education, grounded in the rich heritage of the University of Oxford. With over £100 million raised in philanthropic income in just six years, we are proud to house one of the largest and most dynamic fundraising teams across the University.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Alumni Events Officer to create, manage and deliver a wide range of innovative and strategic events for our growing communities of alumni and elumni (participants of our online programmes). From online networking sessions and hybrid masterclasses to large-scale international gatherings, you'll play a key role in building a vibrant, global alumni network and supporting lifelong learning and professional development.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a diverse calendar of in-person, virtual and hybrid alumni events worldwide
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and alumni volunteers to design events that align with strategic goals
• Use feedback and data insights to refine event offerings and maximise engagement
• Manage event logistics, budgets and communications—including creating content, liaising with vendors and using platforms like Salesforce, Cvent and Zoom
• Support promotional campaigns across social media and direct communications

You will have substantial experience in planning and delivering professional events, including virtual and hybrid formats, within a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate strong administrative and financial management skills, with the ability to gather and act on feedback to drive continuous improvement. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities are essential, along with proven experience in stakeholder engagement, marketing content creation and IT proficiency (particularly in Microsoft Office and database systems).

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

Please complete your application via the ‘Apply’ button above.

The closing date for applications is 30 July 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 6 August 2025.

Contact Person: Kateryna Tolok

Closing Date & Time: 30-Jul-2025 12:00

Contact Email: vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk

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