UCL
Job Role Overview
The position of Senior Alumni Relations Manager offers an exciting and dynamic opportunity to cultivate and strengthen UCL’s connections with its alumni. This role focuses primarily on strategic engagement activities across key international regions, including South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East—with a special emphasis on India and the UAE. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing relationships with individual alumni and potential supporters who can provide valuable advocacy, philanthropy, and facilitate strategic connections for UCL in these areas. The objective is to advance relationships that will lead to significant support for the university.
Guidance for Applicants from an International Education Perspective
When applying for the Senior Alumni Relations Manager position, it is crucial to highlight your experience and skills related to relationship management and global engagement. Emphasize any previous work with diverse cultures and international settings, particularly in South Asia and/or the Middle East. Highlight how your international experience can effectively cater to the unique cultural and strategic landscapes of these regions.
In your cover letter, which should be uploaded along with your application, detail how your skills align with the role’s requirements, particularly your ability to manage complex projects and engage with a variety of stakeholders. If your background comes from sectors outside of Higher Education, be sure to clearly outline how your transferable skills will benefit an academic institution like UCL.
Familiarity with cross-cultural communication, diplomacy, and international travel will be highly regarded. Provide examples of how your global experience has previously contributed to successful outcomes in similar roles.
Additional Considerations
UCL values diversity and seeks candidates who contribute to the university’s mission of fostering creativity and innovation through an inclusive environment. Applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The role offers flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements and a part-time or job-share basis, supporting a work-life balance. Highlight your adaptability and commitment to contributing to a collaborative and flexible team environment.
For more information or to express interest, you may reach out to Elizabeth Phipps Drewett, Associate Director of Alumni & Supporter Relations, via email at e.phipps.drewett@ucl.ac.uk. Please also visit the UCL Advancement website to familiarize yourself with UCL’s mission and initiatives: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving.
Before applying, also consider reviewing the benefits of working at UCL, which include opportunities for personal and professional development, a generous pension scheme, and a structured holiday allowance: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits
To apply for this job please visit www.ucl.ac.uk.