Development Manager - Students & New Alumni
Job Reference lbs/TP/48034/1648
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent – Full time
Competitive
Location:
London Business School
Closing Date:
03/06/2026
Job Category:
Alumni/Donor Relations
Region / Division:
London
Business Unit:
Advancement
The Role
Drive Impact and Innovation and Lead the Future of Student Philanthropy
London Business School have an exciting new opportunity to join our Advancement department as Development Manager, Student & New Alumni
As the Development Manager for Students and New Alumni, you will play a crucial role in re-establishing and delivering a student philanthropy programme. You will engage with new alumni from 0-5 years post-graduation, working within the Annual Giving team to lead efforts in reunion fundraising, leadership annual giving, and student philanthropy.
The Advancement department is integral to advancing the vision and ambition of the School. Engaging with over 53,000 stakeholders across 155 countries, the department focuses on building mutually beneficial relationships and supporting the School's growth through fundraising and community engagement.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and execute fundraising efforts for cohorts of current students and new alumni.
- Promote fundraising through key milestones such as graduations and reunions.
- Secure gifts through peer-to-peer interactions.
- Collaborate with Advancement colleagues to build a culture of philanthropy.
Who we are looking for
- Experience in individual fundraising and annual giving activities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and integrity.
- Proficiency in MS Office and database systems, including Raiser’s Edge.
What you can expect from us
- Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
- Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
- Free onsite gym and swimming pool
- Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
- Enhanced cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
- Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.
At London Business School, we support Smart Working - a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community.
For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 2 days per week.
We operate with ‘core hours’ – 10:00-15:00 – to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time - a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet work
Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging
We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.
Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying
