Head of Alumni Relations (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a Head of Alumni Relations to cover a period of maternity leave commencing at the beginning of July or soon after.  The Hall has an alumni constituency of approximately 10,000 Old Members (called Aularians, from aula, Latin for hall).  The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) runs an extensive events and communications programme designed to foster and deepen relationships between the Hall and its alumni and to secure financial support from alumni and other friends.

The successful candidate will develop, implement and manage the departmental strategy for alumni relations with a view to enhancing the engagement of the alumni with the College and support fundraising. The appointee will also line manage the College Events Officer.

Experience of office administration and event management are essential as is a flexible and adaptable attitude towards duties as some travel in the UK and out of hours working will occasionally be required.  You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational and planning skills and the ability to see projects through to completion.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

• A free three-course lunch.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year).
• Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loan.
• Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
• Discount in University shops, free entry to other colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.
• Free annual flu vaccination.

The post is eligible for membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) which provides income when you retire plus sickness and life assurance benefits.  Further details can be found at https://finance.admin.ox.ac.uk/uss.

We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.

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Application Process

Interested applicants should forward the following documents:

1. A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees;
2. A current CV;
3. A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Thursday, 17 April 2025.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.

Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford on Thursday, 1 May 2025.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Equality of Opportunity

The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained here.