Stakeholder and Supporter Relations Manager
CAPTION: Job details
* Posting date: 27 February 2026
* Salary: £38,784 per year, pro rata
* Hours: Part time
* Closing date: 15 March 2026
* Location: ST5 5GD
* Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
* Company: Keele University
* Job type: Temporary
* Job reference: KU00004972
Summary
Part time/Job Share 0.6FTE / 21.75 hrs per week
Fixed Term Maternity cover up to 12 Mths
Agile and fully flexible working (blend of home and office based)
The Opportunity
This post provides an opportunity for a talented relationship, fundraising and external relations professional to help a forward‑thinking UK university make a difference in the areas of student support, environmental sustainability, global health, social inclusion and the local economy.
Located as part of Keele University's Directorate of Research, Innovation and Engagement, the post‑holder will work as part of a team supporting Keele University to connect with its alumni and wider stakeholders and friends, around the world, and maximise the impact of their engagement to seek support through financial gifts and volunteering.
This includes delivering an annual calendar of activities, communications and events to offer opportunities for engagement, participation and stewardship of our stakeholders, which include our current students, alumni and supporter communities.
The role would suit an experienced external relations professional looking for a more strategic role to deliver philanthropy (time and money) for Keele. If you have experience of handling complex multi‑channelled projects and have strong interpersonal and project management skills, we would love to hear from you.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
* Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
* Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
* Excellent staff pension scheme
* Access to continued personal, professional and career development
* On‑site 'outstanding' nursery
* Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
* Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above. The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15 000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world‑class research. Further information can be found at Keele University website.
Keele University values equity and diversity across its workforce and is committed to ensuring its staff community is reflective of the diversity of its student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit Keele University vacancies.
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the “View current vacancies” link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Lauren Huss l.huss@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 15th March 2026
Interviews will be held on: 26th March 2026
Post reference: KU00004972
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