Description

C16-00238
Professional Expertise
Fundraising and Philanthropy
Department
Vice-President (Advancement) (C16)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
01-Oct-2025
 

About us
 

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.  

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.  

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.  

About the role
 

The Alumni and Supporter Relations team is responsible for nurturing UCL’s most significant alumni and supporter relationships - in London, the UK and across the globe. 

As Alumni and Supporter Relations Manager (Faculties) you will implement and continuously improve our new alumni engagement programme, offering a step-change in the ways of working with faculty colleagues. You will be responsible for increasing faculty and department engagement with their alumni communities; proactively supporting and delivering alumni engagement activities including communications, events, and volunteering opportunities. 

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of20%on site. Please note Tuesdays are our in-office anchor day for all Advancement members. 

To find out more about the role, please contact Elizabeth Phipps-Drewett, Associate Director of Alumni & Supporter Relations by email: [email protected] 

Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. 

For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving  

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa. 

About you
 

Are you a relationship manager, with experience influencing multiple projects independently? Are you an inspiring communicator, able to strategically engage diverse audiences? Do you have experience of event management and delivery? Then this role could be for you.  

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.  

What we offer
 

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. 

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 
 

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance 

Our commitment to EDI
 

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. 

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. 

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/equality-diversity-inclusion-think-differently-do-differently 

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download: G7 Faculties Job Description.docx