Director of Alumni Engagement

About the role

We are looking for our next Director of Alumni Engagement. This is a career defining opportunity to design and deliver a new strategy for alumni engagement for Imperial as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign.

Imperial’s research performance is unparalleled in the UK; real-world impact is in our DNA. The research and teaching we do is wide-ranging, globally impactful and time critical. It is hugely diverse, interdisciplinary and collaborative, tackling the most profound challenges of our era such as sustainable aviation, building trusted AI, deep tech entrepreneurship and transforming healthcare for all through evidence-based innovation.

What you will be doing

You will play a pivotal leadership role in mobilising Imperial’s extraordinary network of 250,000 alumni to support our mission of addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. By fostering lifelong relationships with alumni, you will connect them with Imperial’s vision, driving engagement that powers our global reputation and supports its philanthropic and strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement and a member of her Leadership Team, your leadership will help build a cohesive culture of collaboration and excellence, ensuring alumni engagement efforts are impactful, sustainable, and central to the university’s long-term strategy.

What we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity where you will shape and execute the strategy that fosters lifelong connections between Imperial and its alumni, advancing our mission.

You will have a proven track record in alumni engagement and in achieving outcomes and driving change along with a positive, collaborative approach to building, managing and developing a results-orientated high functioning team.

 What we can offer you:

•             The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to support Imperial’s new strategy, Science for Humanity. 

•             Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

•             Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme.

•             Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.

•             Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time open-ended role based at the White City Campus, with some travel to other campuses as required.

Imperial College is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

Please visit the Constellate website to download the candidate pack or contact them for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter no later than midnight on Tuesday 18 March 2025.