Alumni Relations Assistant

Manchester

Grade 4 (£20,675 to £22,417)

Ref: 3845

Manchester Metropolitan University is a thriving modern University located in the heart of a global city. It is committed to developing its outstanding buildings and facilities whilst striving to ensure that bright, young people from all backgrounds have access to an unrivalled education and are adequately supported throughout their studies at the University. 

The Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team supports these strategic priorities by building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with its alumni, other influential individuals, companies and charitable trusts and foundations. Working towards an ambitious three-year plan that aims to significantly grow alumni volunteering and its beneficial impact on student success, the Alumni Relations Assistant will play an important role in supporting all alumni engagement activity which will continue to strengthen and deepen our relationships with alumni. 

The role 

We are seeking an Alumni Relations Assistant, who will support and help to deliver the University's Development and Alumni Relations strategy by assisting with alumni relations activities that identify new alumni contacts and develop relationships with them through communications, events, social media, benefits and volunteering. 

The post holder will ensure that enquiries from alumni, stakeholders and staff are handled in a prompt and responsive manner, and will provide database and administrative support for all alumni engagement activity. 

The ideal candidate 

You will have recent experience of producing clear and effective written digital, web, social media communications and a proven ability to network, and build and maintain working relationships with all kinds of people.  

You must demonstrate experience of providing excellent customer service and of working with databases to store, extract and manipulate information and reports. You will need to be a highly organised individual with the ability to prioritise work, reach decisions quickly and work effectively in a busy environment as part of a team. 

Interviews will be held on 2nd September 2021

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.

Closing date: 8 August 2021