About this role
Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Working pattern: Part-time (term time only; 9.00am–3.00pm with occasional evening flexibility) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent
About the role
You will lead the development and delivery of an alumni programme for Worksop College and Ranby House, strengthening lifelong relationships between the schools and their alumni community. This is a relationship-focused role with particular emphasis on building a strong alumni careers and mentoring community that actively benefits current pupils.
What you'll be doing
Alumni Engagement & Relationship Management Maintain and develop an accurate, GDPR-compliant alumni databaseReconnect with lapsed alumni and grow the alumni networkAct as the primary point of contact for alumni communicationsDevelop targeted engagement strategies for different alumni age groupsManage and develop the College's alumni digital platforms with engaging, current content Careers & Mentoring Programme (Core Focus) Design and implement a structured Alumni Mentoring Programme for Years 10–13Recruit alumni to act as career mentors, industry speakers, work experience providers, internship hosts, and university guidance contactsBuild sector-specific alumni networks (finance, law, medicine, sport, media, entrepreneurship, international careers)Coordinate alumni participation in careers conventions, industry insight evenings, mock interviews, networking events, and sixth form futures programmesSupport development of a digital mentoring platform where applicableWork closely with the Head of Sixth Form and Careers Lead to align alumni input with school strategyTrack and report on student engagement and outcomes from mentoring initiatives Events & Community Building Organise alumni events including annual reunions, regional networking events, and school-based networking eveningsSupport alumni engagement at key school events such as Speech Day and sporting fixturesFacilitate alumni return visits to inspire current pupils Development & Major Giving Support Support the Director of External Relations in identifying and cultivating prospective major donors from the alumni and wider school communityUndertake background research on prospective donors, including career pathways and philanthropic interestsMaintain accurate records of alumni engagement and career involvement to support donor pipeline developmentPrepare briefing notes, prospect profiles, and research summaries ahead of meetings or cultivation eventsIdentify alumni with capacity and interest in supporting bursaries, scholarships, capital projects, and programme developmentEnsure donors feel informed, valued, and connected to the impact of their involvement Note: This role does not involve direct fundraising solicitation but plays a key part in building long-term relationships and supporting major giving.
What you'll bring
Essential: Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skillsExperience in stakeholder engagement, careers guidance, education, marketing, or alumni relationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organised with strong administrative capabilityAbility to work independently and manage flexible prioritiesCommitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Desirable: Experience in an independent school or higher education settingKnowledge of mentoring frameworksExperience using CRM or alumni database systemsEvent management experience What we offer Fee concessions for your childrenWorkplace pension schemeAccess to gym, sports hall, and swimming poolFree meals provided when on dutyFree onsite parking Additional information
Application deadline: Friday, 7th August 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 10 August 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026
Visa sponsorship: Not available
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff must be willing to undergo appropriate vetting checks.
You may have experience of the following: Alumni Engagement Officer, Alumni Coordinator, Mentoring Programme Coordinator, School Alumni Manager, Careers Network Coordinator, Alumni Relations Manager, Alumni Communications Officer, Alumni Programme Officer, School Relationship Officer, Career Mentoring Coordinator
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