Alumni Engagement and Fundraising Ambassador
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Fixed Term: 12 months | Part Time: Minimum 60 hours per year
Location: University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Salary – £23,742 to £25,804 per annum (£13.01 to £14.14 per hour)
Opportunity
We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic students to reach out to alumni and encourage regular donations. You will discuss your experiences as a student, listen to graduates reminisce about their time at the University, and ask if they would like to make a donation to our fundraising priorities.
Key responsibilities:
* Make outbound calls to alumni to discuss their university experience.
* Ask alumni about their willingness to donate to University fundraising priorities.
* Record and report call outcomes.
* Support the Development and Alumni team in maintaining alumni relationships.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Strong self‑discipline, resilience and a desire to succeed.
* Confident and eager negotiator.
* Emotionally intelligent.
* Positive mindset with a desire to learn.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate (£13.01 per hour plus £2.43 per hour holiday pay).
* Flexible working conditions around your studies.
* Part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Opportunity to give back to the University that enabled your future.
Application Process
Please include a covering letter outlining why you meet the criteria for this role.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter and a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Monday 19 January 2026, 11:59 pm GMT
Invitations to Assessment Centre and Interviews will be sent 23 January 2026.
Assessment Centre and Interviews will be held in the week commencing 2 February 2026.
About the Team
Development & Alumni maintains relationships with about 250,000 former students in over 150 countries and fundsraise to support research, facilities and scholarships.
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