The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
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Marketing and Advancement
Full time, open ended
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
Loughborough University is committed to fostering lifelong connections and cultivating an engaged, dynamic global community of alumni. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a dedicated and visionary Alumni Engagement Lead to head up our alumni engagement efforts and strengthen the bonds between the university and its graduates.
The role will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage, connect, and involve alumni with the university community. This leadership role will oversee all aspects of alumni relations, including events, communications, volunteering, and supporting the philanthropic aims of the broader team. The successful candidate will know how to lead and develop a high performing team, and serve as a key ambassador for the university, promoting its mission, values, and strategic goals.
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for alumni engagement and want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our alumni community, please do get in touch! We’d love to hear from you.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact Laura Hutchinson (l.a.hutchinson@lboro.ac.uk)
Closing date: Sunday 2 March 2025
Interview date: Friday 21 March 2025