Events and Alumni Officer (Development Office)
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £33,720 per annum
The School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
The Role
The Alumni & Development Office is the main point of contact for former pupils and friends of the School. It aims to foster a sense of belonging and nurture relationships with all those who have benefitted from a Perse education and those who share the School’s ethos, aims and vision.
Throughout the year the Alumni & Development Office organises a range of events in the UK and overseas. It also produces publications (OP News magazine, e-newsletters) and maintains contact with supporters through social media.
The Alumni & Development Office supports The Perse through fundraising and by promoting the School’s achievements and aspirations as a centre of educational excellence, open to all. It actively seeks donations from Old Perseans and friends in support of vital aspects of school life, such as entrance and hardship bursaries and partnership activities with the local community.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and organised person who is passionate about developing relationships and creating a positive alumni experience. Working as part of the small and busy Development Office team, you will deepen relationships between the School and the Perse community (alumni, past parents and friends), and support the School’s fundraising efforts. Your principal responsibilities will be the organisation and delivery of a programme of events for alumni of The Perse, and the development and delivery of a programme of personalised activities and communications for those who support the School with philanthropic donations (both lifetime gifts and legacies). Both main aspects of the role are designed to deepen and strengthen The Perse’s relationships with its alumni and supporters.
The Events and Alumni Officer will work closely with the Director of Development and Development Officer (Operations & Communications). There will be regular liaison externally with alumni, current and past parents, former governors and former staff. Internally, the Events and Alumni Officer will be in regular contact with the Finance Department, Catering and Caretaking staff, as well as in some contact with other support staff and teachers.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
Positive, practical and proactive attitude.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to input and manage data accurately.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
Comfortable and confident working with a range of different stakeholders, both within an organisation and externally.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
An understanding of The Perse School’s values and ethos.
Desirable:
Experience/awareness of CRM software (such as thankQ or Raiser’s Edge).
Experience/awareness of fundraising in an educational setting.
Awareness of the importance of accurate data in ensuring effective donor stewardship and enabling the School to develop its alumni relations strategy.
To Apply
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