Alumni Relations Officer

Description:

Location: Nottinghamshire, UK
Working pattern: Part-time (term time only; 9.00am–3.00pm with occasional evening flexibility)
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

You will lead the development and delivery of an alumni programme for Worksop College and Ranby House, strengthening lifelong relationships between the schools and their alumni community. This is a relationship-focused role with particular emphasis on building a strong alumni careers and mentoring community that actively benefits current pupils.

What you'll be doing

Alumni Engagement & Relationship Management

Maintain and develop an accurate, GDPR-compliant alumni database
Reconnect with lapsed alumni and grow the alumni network
Act as the primary point of contact for alumni communications
Develop targeted engagement strategies for different alumni age groups
Manage and develop the College's alumni digital platforms with engaging, current content

Careers & Mentoring Programme (Core Focus)

Design and implement a structured Alumni Mentoring Programme for Years 10–13
Recruit alumni to act as career mentors, industry speakers, work experience providers, internship hosts, and university guidance contacts
Build sector-specific alumni networks (finance, law, medicine, sport, media, entrepreneurship, international careers)
Coordinate alumni participation in careers conventions, industry insight evenings, mock interviews, networking events, and sixth form futures programmes
Support development of a digital mentoring platform where applicable
Work closely with the Head of Sixth Form and Careers Lead to align alumni input with school strategy
Track and report on student engagement and outcomes from mentoring initiatives

Events & Community Building

Organise alumni events including annual reunions, regional networking events, and school-based networking evenings
Support alumni engagement at key school events such as Speech Day and sporting fixtures
Facilitate alumni return visits to inspire current pupils

Development & Major Giving Support

Support the Director of External Relations in identifying and cultivating prospective major donors from the alumni and wider school community
Undertake background research on prospective donors, including career pathways and philanthropic interests
Maintain accurate records of alumni engagement and career involvement to support donor pipeline development
Prepare briefing notes, prospect profiles, and research summaries ahead of meetings or cultivation events
Identify alumni with capacity and interest in supporting bursaries, scholarships, capital projects, and programme development
Ensure donors feel informed, valued, and connected to the impact of their involvement
Note: This role does not involve direct fundraising solicitation but plays a key part in building long-term relationships and supporting major giving.

What you'll bring

Essential:

Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Experience in stakeholder engagement, careers guidance, education, marketing, or alumni relations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with strong administrative capability
Ability to work independently and manage flexible priorities
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Desirable:

Experience in an independent school or higher education setting
Knowledge of mentoring frameworks
Experience using CRM or alumni database systems
Event management experience
What we offer

Fee concessions for your children
Workplace pension scheme
Access to gym, sports hall, and swimming pool
Free meals provided when on duty
Free onsite parking
Additional information

Application deadline: Friday, 7th August 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 10 August 2026

Start date: 1 September 2026

Visa sponsorship: Not available

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff must be willing to undergo appropriate vetting checks.

You may have experience of the following: Alumni Engagement Officer, Alumni Coordinator, Mentoring Programme Coordinator, School Alumni Manager, Careers Network Coordinator, Alumni Relations Manager, Alumni Communications Officer, Alumni Programme Officer, School Relationship Officer, Career Mentoring Coordinator

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