Alumni Communications Manager (Sustainability)

The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (SSEE) is creating the new
role of Alumni Communications Manager (Sustainability) to build a thriving
alumni community who will join us in accelerating the sustainability
transition.





The post has been created at an exciting time, as the School is undergoing
rapid growth in reach and influence including through one of the most applied-
for MSc programmes in Oxford.





The purpose of the role is to build and strengthen relationships between
alumni communities (including students, executive education graduates, and
senior advisors) and SSEE and create a two-way exchange of information,
networking and fundraising opportunities, and real-world impact. We aim to
inform, equip and motivate our alumni networks to join us in our mission of
supporting enterprise, public and private, to achieve net zero emissions and
the sustainable development goals.





The post holder will be responsible for developing an alumni engagement
strategy encompassing communication, events and fundraising. They will work
closely with colleagues in the Smith School core team, particularly
development, communications, events and executive education, and with senior
researchers. They will be an active member of relevant School of Geography and
the Environment (SoGE)/University committees and networks in order to learn
from and share best practice, and ensure co-ordination.





The post holder will have an innovative and ‘can-do’ approach, and be able to
demonstrate broad understanding of the Smith School’s mission and the issues
on which we work. They will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
professional experience. They will have experience in either alumni relations,
fundraising, or strategic communications, including databases and digital
media. They will also have a proven ability to communicate academic research
authoritatively and persuasively to diverse audiences.





The post can support remote working on a hybrid basis, as well as flexible
working patterns.





Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and
minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE
and SSEE are committed to equality and value diversity.





This post is fixed term for 2 years in the first instance.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 28 May 2024, and interviews
will be taking place in the week commencing 17 June 2024.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application.