Engagement Manager

Plymouth

Salary: GBP35,326 - GBP40,927 pro rata per annum - Grade 7

REF: A8375

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University's Development and Alumni Office - working to connect the University with its graduate community. Leading a small team, you will be responsible for managing the Alumni & Supporter Engagement programme and building mutually beneficial relationships with Plymouth's global network of alumni.

You will have relevant experience in the Higher Education or charity sectors or a proven track record in marketing or communications. An understanding of the alumni relations profession and managing external relationships is also important. Excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to initiate projects are key to this role. You'll need to be strategically focused and be confident in using data and market insights to inform your decisions.

This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference. The Development and Alumni Office is part of the wider External Relations Directorate.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Rachel Brown - Email:

This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Interviews are likely to take place on 3 February 2022 - remotely and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Wednesday 19 January 2022.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

For further details and how to apply, please click here