Alumni Relations and Events Officer

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university college in Cambridge seeks an enthusiastic Alumni Events Officer to manage a comprehensive programme of alumni relations and events, both in-person and hybrid. This role involves building lifelong relationships with alumni and donors, requiring flexibility including evening and weekend work. The position offers a salary between £35,000-£37,000, with 26 days holiday plus public holidays. Candidates should be prepared for some travel in the UK and overseas, contributing to a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Lunch available

26 days' holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ambitious alumni relations and events professional.
• Flexibility and ethos important for overall department.

Responsibilities

• Manage extensive programme of events to engage alumni and supporters.
• Travel required within the UK and potentially overseas.
• Participate in activities outside core job description.

Job description

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious alumni relations and events professional to join a high-performing team as Clare College Clare College celebrates its 700th anniversary in 2026 and works towards exceptional and sector-leading alumni engagement.

The Alumni Events Officer plays a critical role in building mutual beneficial, lifelong relationships with alumni and supporters. The role has responsibility for an extensive programme of events (UK and overseas, in- person and hybrid) to engage, cultivate and thank alumni and donors.

The success of the Development Office depends on the flexibility and ethos of its staff. The role holder will be required to participate in activities outside the core job description that are important to the overall department programme and the College. The role require some travel in the UK (and potentially overseas), and regular work in the evenings and at weekends.

Clare College is the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests.Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.

Salary and Benefits

Remuneration will be between £35,000-£37,000 depending on experience. There will be a six-month probationary period. The role holder will be eligible to join the College’s contributory pension scheme after three months’ service. Lunch is available.

The usual hours of work are between 8.45am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours a week), but flexibility and some evening and weekend work is required. TOIL may be given at the discretion of the line manager. The role holder is entitled to 26 days’ holiday per year, plus public holidays.

The Application Process

The job description is below together with the application form and equal opportunities form.

All applicants must complete the application and equal opportunities form and email these to the HR team at [e-mail]

The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.

The closing date is 16 January 2026 and interviews will be hold shortly after.