Alumni Manager

We are looking for an Alumni Manager to play a central role in strengthening the lifelong relationships between Bedales and its former students. This position leads the development of a vibrant, inclusive Old Bedalian (OB) community by creating meaningful opportunities for connection, mentorship, philanthropy and advocacy. Working across the school, the Alumni Manager ensures that OBs, former staff and former parents feel valued, informed, engaged and that their involvement contributes to Bedales' mission, ethos and reputation. Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships — co-operative, authentic and trustful.

We seek applicants with strong experience in relationship-driven, customer-facing work, confident event management and the ability to handle sensitive situations with warmth and professionalism. They will be highly organised, adept at managing competing priorities and comfortable using ICT systems, ideally including CRM platforms such as Raiser’s Edge. Excellent communication skills, sound judgement and meticulous attention to detail are essential, alongside the ability to build positive relationships with alumni, colleagues and students. A proactive, empathetic and collaborative approach is key, as is a commitment to safeguarding, equality and Bedales' values. Experience in education, membership programmes or not-for-profit settings is advantageous.

Duties include:

• Lead a varied annual programme of alumni engagement, including reunions, university gatherings, overseas events and specialist meet-ups, ensuring each is well planned, promoted and delivered to a high standard.
• Produce regular alumni communications such as digital bulletins and the annual Old Bedalian newsletter, while sharing news across digital channels and maintaining accurate, segmented mailing lists.
• Manage and maintain high-quality alumni data in Raiser’s Edge, oversee imports and updates, ensure GDPR-compliant data hygiene, and produce engagement reports for senior leaders.
• Support the Bedales Association through meeting coordination, member communication and initiatives that embed alumni culture among the leaving 6.2 (Year 13) students.
• Oversee day-to-day alumni relations, including inbox management, community communications, school visits, careers connections and collaboration with the Archivist.
• Manage merchandise for the John Badley Foundation, support wider External Relations activity including fundraising events, and uphold safeguarding, professionalism and Bedales' values in all interactions.

The post is part time in term time + 3 weeks non term-time (26 hours/week). There is also an additional 100 annualised hours for non-term time work and attendance at Parents' Day (on a Saturday near the end of the Summer term). Alternative/flexible work arrangements can be considered and discussed at interview. The total salary is £22,024 per annum pro rata, calculated on actual hours worked and inclusive of holiday pay. The full time equivalent salary for this role is £36,660.

Free on-site parking, funded Healthcare Cash Plan, pension with Royal London, personal accident cover, life assurance, salary extras benefits platform, employee assistance programme, and free meals are provided during term time.

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an ongoing basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• Playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

If you are interested in applying for this post please read the Job Description which includes full details regarding the post. CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form. For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website. All enquiries relating to the recruitment process should be forwarded to recruitment@bedales.org.uk. Closing date: 9.00am on 20 February 2026. Application discussion reviews: 26 February 2026. Interview date: 3 March 2026. Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include the items listed above.