Senior Alumni Engagement Officer

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Permanent

If you’re a creative organiser, this exciting new role invites you to bring people together at impactful events that spark lasting connections across our global alumni network. Reporting to the Alumni Engagement Manager, the Senior Alumni Engagement Officer will lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of a vibrant global alumni events programme, both in the UK and overseas. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening the lifelong relationship alumni have with the University, creating high-quality, engaging events that foster connection, advocacy and ongoing philanthropy.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an annual alumni events plan, working collaboratively across the University to identify and support event opportunities for alumni that align with institutional priorities. This will include: 

• Managing logistics, marketing and delivery of all alumni event types (eg reunions, networking receptions, virtual gatherings) 
• Creating targeted marketing campaigns for alumni events via email, digital, web and social media channels 
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on event success, and using insight to continuously improve the programme 

 You will bring: 

• Proven experience in planning and delivering successful events 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously 
• A creative but detail-focused approach, with strong marketing flair and digital literacy 
• The confidence to work with senior stakeholders, external partners and alumni volunteers 
• A proactive, self-motivated working style, able to lead independently while collaborating effectively within a team 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement  
• Training and Development opportunities 
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution  
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.  
• Free parking  

The role, based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. Some remote working is possible for this role.  

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0925-230

Closing Date:   23:59, 26 October 2025  

Interview Date: 10 November 2025

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