Development Officer (Alumni Relations, Communications and Events)

Hughes Hall is a College of the University of Cambridge with a vibrant, international, and friendly academic atmosphere. Established in 1885, we are known today as a progressive College, bridging the academic and external worlds with an innovative, inclusive, and informal atmosphere.

Job purpose

We are looking for a creative, motivated, organised individual who will be a proactive and engaged member of our inspirational and vibrant College at a time of transformation.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office at Hughes Hall is responsible for alumni engagement and communications, as well as fundraising. Its core activities are organising events and alumni engagement opportunities, developing a range of content and communications for our key audiences, producing the College magazine, running fundraising appeals and other fundraising activity, and being the first point of contact for the college’s 13,000+ alumni community.

The Development Officer (Alumni Relations, Communications and Events) will play a critical role in building beneficial, lifelong relationships with alumni and the wider College community with tailored regional strategies and engagement, including current students (future alumni). They will support these activities through the design and delivery of a strategic events programme (UK and overseas, in-person and hybrid events). Also, key to the role is the production of compelling content, alumni stories, alumni publications, e- newsletters and the use of social media to support the stewardship of donors and engagement of alumni around the world. 

Benefits

• Medicash - Healthcare plan
• A complimentary meal during work shifts, subject to catering service availability and operational hours.
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Free Parking on College site (subject to availability)
• Access to the University of Cambridge Holiday Playscheme (UCHP)

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