Alumni & Development Assistant — Events & Fundraising

Highgate School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London seeks a Development and Alumni Engagement Assistant to support fundraising efforts and alumni outreach. The role involves organizing events, managing databases, and enhancing communications within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will possess graduate-level education, excellent English skills, and a proactive, flexible attitude. This position offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment dedicated to educational opportunities and charity initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive induction support

Access to sports facilities

Complimentary lunch

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Transferable experience in events management or office management.
• Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector is preferable.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage diverse workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality alumni and fundraising initiatives.
• Assist day-to-day operations and key project delivery.
• Manage donor and alumni records in Raiser’s Edge database.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Confident in building relationships

Numerate and confident in handling financial data

Flexible with a 'can-do' approach

Education

Educated to graduate level or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft packages

Job description

An educational institution in Greater London seeks a Development and Alumni Engagement Assistant to support fundraising efforts and alumni outreach. The role involves organizing events, managing databases, and enhancing communications within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will possess graduate-level education, excellent English skills, and a proactive, flexible attitude. This position offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment dedicated to educational opportunities and charity initiatives.