About The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and talented Global Alumni Engagement Manager. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a global alumni engagement strategy that builds networks, strengthens lifelong relationships and unlocks opportunities across sectors and geographies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop strategic communication strategies and campaigns to promote benefits and services to WBS alumni across global audiences.
- Deliver effective online engagement and events to strengthen lifelong relationships.
- Lead and manage a team, including volunteer recruitment, management, and motivation.
- Support cross‑School initiatives to maximise opportunities for WBS and its global alumni community.
- Travel locally, nationally and internationally as required.
- Maintain flexibility in hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Qualifications and Experience
- Pro‑active, self‑starter with passion for alumni engagement.
- Substantial experience in a purpose‑driven alumni or stakeholder engagement role, with proven ability to recruit, manage and motivate volunteers.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience delivering events to a global audience.
- Management experience.
- Knowledge of marketing innovative benefits and services.
- Willingness to travel.
How to Apply
Closing deadline: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).
To apply, click “Apply” below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. Include a CV and a cover letter.
CV Should Include:
- Your education and employment history (including most recent employment).
- Any other relevant experience such as volunteering, extracurricular, etc.
Cover Letter Should Explain:
- Motivations for applying.
- How you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the attached PDF.
All essential criteria must be met by candidates invited to interview.
Interview date: To be confirmed. Start date: 01 April 2026.
Submit only via official careers portal warwick‑careers.tal.net.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus university Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- On‑site childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We are a Living Wage employer.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups.
Safeguarding & DBS
- Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.
- The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
- All employees, volunteers and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description File
JD - Global Alumni Engagement Manager (106311).pdf – 122KB opens in a new window.
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow the provided link for further information.
