Alumni & Development

Location:  Greenwich
Salary:  £33,797 to £39,152 plus £4800 London weighting per annum
Contract Type:  Fixed Term - For 12 months
Closing Date:  Monday 16 August 2021
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  2771-E

This role will develop and implement digital engagement and solicitation strategies for identified segments of the alumni body, improving both the breadth and depth of engagement, and enhancing future fundraising activities. The role-holder will also oversee our new crowdfunding programme and serve as a liaison for digital engagement efforts with alumni relations. 

The role holder will work with the Head of Alumni and Development to devise and deliver digital fundraising planning (including existing channels), to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward selected alumni as donors, advocates, and volunteers. They will work with the Head of Alumni and Development to develop a portfolio of new and existing digital fundraising projects and campaigns. They will also co-design and execute data-driven metrics to evaluate the reach and return for all digital engagement activities within the Alumni and Development Department.

Candidates should have a proven experience of supporter engagement and the development of the supporter journey from initial contact to retention. They must also possess strong data analysis experience and demonstrate an ability to produce concise, well-constructed written communications coupled with the ability to present verbally in a clear and persuasive manner.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich within these areas.

Please contact Mary Davies (m.b.davies@gre.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

Should you have any queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team on HR-Recruitment@gre.ac.uk 

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.