Alumni Relations Officer

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable college in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Alumni Relations Officer to join their Development team. The role involves organising alumni events, maintaining communication with a network of over 7,000 alumni, and handling various inquiries. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a strong team spirit, and a positive attitude, with a preference for those experienced in alumni relations. This position offers benefits such as a generous pension scheme, free gym access, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous occupational pension scheme

Free use of the College gym

Free on-site parking

Pleasant working environment

University of Cambridge staff card

Access to the College Library

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be a strong team player and maintain a positive attitude.
• Experience in alumni relations or fundraising is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of database systems, particularly Raiser’s Edge, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organisation of regular alumni events.
• Record and update event information on the database accurately.
• Handle enquiries from alumni with a friendly approach.
• Support the Development team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong team player with a positive attitude

Experience or interest in alumni relations

Basic knowledge of database systems

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Salary: up to £21,087 per annum (depending on working hours)

Hours: part-time, 25 hours per week (0.71 FTE). Requests for 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) are also welcome – please specify when applying.

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Overview: Selwyn College wishes to appoint an Alumni Relations Officer to join the College's busy, friendly Development team. Working as part of a job share with a fellow Alumni Relations Officer, you will be an important part of a small but dynamic team responsible for keeping in touch with over 7,000 alumni and friends of Selwyn College, scattered all over the world. In dealing with a wide range of enquiries from alumni, you will be friendly and confident with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the organisation of regular events in Cambridge, London and elsewhere and online.
• Record and update event information and attendees’ details accurately on the database – Raiser’s Edge.
• Handle enquiries from alumni with a friendly and confident approach.
• Support the Development team with general administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience or interest in alumni relations, fundraising or a related field is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of database systems (experience with Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage).

Benefits:

• Generous occupational pension scheme.
• Free use of the College gym.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Pleasant working environment.
• University of Cambridge staff card (small charge), offering a wide variety of perks and local discounts.
• Access to the College Library and University Library.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

*subject to completion of probationary period

Our beautiful grounds are generally open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at [e-mail] – we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with a member of our Development team.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity and are keen to receive applications from people who may be under‑represented in our community.