Job Profile Alumni - Alumni Engagement
Contract Type Permanent

Job Purpose

The Alumni Officer will develop, engage and support the BPP alumni network, support the growth of a new online alumni platform and assist with alumni administration.

Job Background

BPP are developing their huge global alumni network and we are seeking a full time proactive and organised Alumni Officer who will play a key role in a small dynamic team.

BPP is a global education provider delivering world-class professional qualifications.  The group delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, apprenticeships and professional qualifications across the UK, internationally and through innovative online platforms. When you work with BPP, you will be part of a business that really believes in supporting your personal and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive membership and engagement on our new online alumni platform. This includes:
  • Posting engaging content from around BPP
  • Developing membership and engagement incentives
  • Providing member support
  • Managing regular communications
  • Performing data analysis
  • Working with the platform provider for improvements and updates
• Provide alumni support as needed on cross-departmental BPP projects
• Support the identification of and engagement with significant alumni around the world
• Engage with alumni and the broader community via regular social media updates
• Manage the alumni email account and provide timely responses to enquiries
• Source and publish alumni ‘good news' stories
• Develop alumni publications and promotional materials
• Liaise with other areas of the university to support the development of testimonials
• Support the organising and administration of alumni events
• Work with other BPP teams to ensure alumni data is uptodate
• Support the ongoing development of the alumni engagement strategy

Department University Academic Services - Group Alumni
Location UK, London, London Liverpool Street

Candidate Criteria

Essential

• Ideally educated to degree-level, however applications from candidates with appropriate and relevant work experience or other equivalent qualifications will also be considered
• Experience in data management
• Experience of event management
• Ability and experience of working with senior staff and figures both internally and externally
• Ability to interact and network in a sociable and effective manner
• Excellent communicator with excellent writing skills for invitations, presentations, social media and newsletters
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and CRMs
• Please note that this role will on occasion require travel and working outside normal office hours

Desirable

• Experience of recruiting and working with alumni volunteers
• An understanding of the higher or further education environment
• Experience of dealing with external suppliers and managing those relationships
• Basic knowledge of graphic design software
• Project management techniques

Employment Details

Contract Hours 37.50
FTE 1.00
Salary Competitive

Attachments

Full Job Description

Alumni Officer JD + Guide Nov 2019.pdf (774 Kb)