Director of Alumni Relations
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,225 to £67,468 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0891-25 |
Summary
Aston University’s 2030 strategy is Inclusive, Entrepreneurial and Transformational. Our vision is to be a leading university of science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve.
Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Advancement, the role holder will lead on all aspects of alumni engagement while also playing a pivotal role in the delivery of wider strategic objectives. This includes enhancing Aston’s reputation and reach to support student recruitment; connecting alumni with opportunities for further study; and working closely with the Director of Development to cultivate alumni as potential donors and supporters of philanthropic initiatives.
Experience:
The successful candidates must have significant experience in a senior alumni relations role or equivalent, and have a proven track record of success in aligning alumni engagement with student recruitment, lifelong learning, or philanthropic outcomes. Knowledge of the UK higher education sector and emerging trends in alumni and stakeholder engagement would also be highly beneficial. Also essential will be strong strategic planning skills and experience working with KPIs, as well as proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage high performing teams.
Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.
What we offer:
• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Advancement, the role holder will lead on all aspects of alumni engagement while also playing a pivotal role in the delivery of wider strategic objectives. This includes enhancing Aston’s reputation and reach to support student recruitment; connecting alumni with opportunities for further study; and working closely with the Director of Development to cultivate alumni as potential donors and supporters of philanthropic initiatives.
Experience:
The successful candidates must have significant experience in a senior alumni relations role or equivalent, and have a proven track record of success in aligning alumni engagement with student recruitment, lifelong learning, or philanthropic outcomes. Knowledge of the UK higher education sector and emerging trends in alumni and stakeholder engagement would also be highly beneficial. Also essential will be strong strategic planning skills and experience working with KPIs, as well as proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage high performing teams.
Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.
What we offer:
• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
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