Salary: £35,902 - £40,018 p.a. (depending on experience) plus benefits
Job type: Fixed term for one year (expected start date is July 2026)
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Alumni Relations Officer (Events) to develop, plan and deliver a global programme of events. Events range in size from 20 to 300 attendees, and formats include socials, career networking and academic talks, both online and in person. Events are tailored to a highly educated, discerning and diverse audience.
The post is fixed-term for one year, with the successful candidate expected to start in June.
The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch, free use of an on‑site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability and an Agile Working policy whereby eligible staff may be able to work remotely for up to 40% of their working hours.
Before You Apply – Please Read
To help you submit the strongest possible application, we’ve created a Candidate Information Pack that provides further information about the role and how to apply. It outlines what we’re looking for, how to structure your CV and covering letter, and tips to stand out. We strongly encourage all applicants to read this guidance before applying. You can find it here: Alumni Relations Officer (Events) Candidate Info pack Apr 26
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 11pm on 25 May 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 1 June 2026.
Please be advised that you will receive system-generated updates regarding the status of your application after it is submitted directly through our recruitment system to the email address you provided. To ensure you receive all communications without interruption, we kindly ask that you:
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In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.
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