Alumni Project Manager

We are delighted to be supporting a leading London-based University in their search for an Alumni Project Manager to join their team up to the 8th of May 2026. This is a full-time, temporary role offering an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver key alumni engagement projects across a global community of over 50,000 alumni.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive project manager who enjoys working collaboratively, building strong relationships, and delivering high-quality events and initiatives that strengthen lifelong alumni engagement.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of major alumni engagement projects, including flagship events such as Reunion and Reunion for New Alumni.
• Managing ad hoc initiatives such as alumni surveys and targeted engagement activities.
• Providing specialist advice and responding to stakeholder requests to support excellent service delivery.
• Conducting evaluations, research, and KPI reporting to inform project improvement and decision-making.
• Acting as an ambassador for the institution at events, networking and presenting where required.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Advancement department and wider School to share insights and strengthen cross-departmental engagement.
• Managing budgets, tracking project spend and identifying opportunities for cost-efficient delivery.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Previous experience within a Higher Education or similar setting.
• Strong project management skills and experience coordinating complex events or initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to work confidently with internal and external partners.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
• Experience using data and reporting tools to support planning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Interest in current thought leadership, business practices, and global engagement trends.

If you’re an enthusiastic project manager who enjoys building relationships, delivering memorable experiences, and contributing to a world-class alumni community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

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