External Relations Manager

Description:

Our prestigious client based on the outskirts of Thatcham are currently looking for an External Relations Manager who has a proven track record in managing and developing alumnae relations, to join the External Relations and Development department to cover an internal secondment. You will work closely with the Director of Development, your role will involve providing excellent communications, organising engaging events and maintaining a detailed database.

This is an office-based role for an initial 12-month fixed term contract. The contract may be extended beyond 12 months dependant on the needs of the business.

You will be committed to building relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating a professional approach to engaging and gaining support from our alumnae, current parents and pupils to enable the school's mission to inspire and empower pupils.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and develop the multi-year plan of activity for alumnae and current parent engagement activity through events and communications in liaison with the Director of Development
Lead on delivering key alumnae engagement activity such as reunions, professional networking, volunteering opportunities and careers-focused events.
Deliver event coordination including: venues, catering, speakers, parking, invitations, budgeting, ticketing, registrations, and post event evaluation such as compiling reports and photos, as well as database follow up
Create content on alumni relations activity in the form of articles, notices and other copy for social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook), the School's annual alumnae magazine Cloisters, termly e-news and other publications .
To manage and provide interactive content for the alumni areas of the School's community website and main site web pages, including managing event bookings and updates to alumnae records.
Lead and manage the transition of graduating students into the alumnae community around the annual graduation ceremony and to manage communication with new graduates.
Increase the level of communication consents for alumnae of the School.
Building and maintaining our communities on social media FundraisingBENEFITS:

25 days holiday + bank holidays,
Generous pension scheme
Free meals & refreshments
Free onsite parking THE SUCCESSFUL EXTERNAL RELATIONS MANAGER WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence, motivate and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
Able to work well under pressure, capable of prioritising a busy and varied workload.
Experience of successfully developing and implementing all aspects of marketing communications. This includes online marketing (websites, CMS, email campaigns, social media for business) as well as offline marketing (events, print and promotional materials).
Proven ability to build and establish strong working relationships as a line manager.
Numerical, analytical, and planning skills.
Highly motivated and resilient with a positive, proactive, and flexible approach and a willingness to carry out a variety of tasks.
A commitment to continuous professional development.
Be self-motivated and able to work under your own autonomy or as part of a team.
An interest in school life and willingness to get involved with the school community