Ref Number
C16-00293
Professional Expertise
Fundraising and Philanthropy
Department
Vice-President (Advancement) (C16)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£54,931-£64,644
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
06-Aug-2026
We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. The world urgently needs solutions to diverse problems. UCL was founded 200 years ago on the generosity of a collective of people who believed in an institution that could drive forward those solutions. The world needed collective support then, and it needs it again now.
In response, UCL has launched Here, it will happen, our biggest philanthropic and engagement campaign yet. Here, it will happen sets out our ambitions to solve global health, societal, climate and education challenges in UCL’s next century. Here, we have the determination to double down on our discoveries, translate our innovations into impact and inspire the citizens of the future.
There has never been a more exciting time to join UCL Advancement. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. Here, it will happen.
As Senior Alumni Engagement Manager (Events) you will lead the development and delivery of UCL's central alumni events programme, creating inspiring experiences that strengthen lifelong relationships with our global alumni community of almost 500,000. Working at the heart of UCL's ambitious Here, it will happen campaign, you will shape an innovative portfolio of in-person, hybrid and digital events that encourage alumni engagement, volunteering, advocacy and philanthropy.
You'll lead the continued evolution of flagship programmes such as UCL Connect, identify new opportunities to expand our events offering, work closely with colleagues across UCL to embed alumni into major institutional events, and use insight and audience data to continually enhance our programme. Alongside leading an exciting programme of events, you'll manage and develop a talented team, building best practice that can be adopted across the university.
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.
We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).
To find out more about the role, please contact Gerard Jones, Head of Alumni & Supporter Relations (Programmes) ([email protected]).
Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving
You'll have substantial experience designing and delivering large-scale, high-quality event programmes that engage diverse audiences and create memorable experiences. You'll bring excellent strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets and stakeholders while maintaining exceptional standards.
You'll be experienced in using audience insight and data to shape engagement strategies, developing innovative approaches that deliver measurable impact. You'll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships and influencing across a complex organisation.
We're looking for a creative leader who can inspire and develop others, with experience of managing teams and delivering ambitious programmes that support organisational objectives. Experience within alumni relations, philanthropy, membership organisations or stakeholder engagement would be highly valued, alongside an understanding of fundraising within a Higher Education environment.
We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.
We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
