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Donor Relations Manager Department: Proposition Dev & Supporter Engagement Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £48,607 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 142025 About Us Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King's College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world leading education, research and healthcare. Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children's mental health initiatives between the university's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust. We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King's College London's engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations. We have an impressive, well established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award winning World Questions: King's Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in. More on King's College London King's College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King's College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King's College London's 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas: Educating the next generation of change makers; Challenging ideas and driving change through research; Giving back to society through meaningful service; Working with our local communities in London; Fostering global citizens with an international perspective. About the role This role will shape how King's builds trust, celebrates generosity, and strengthens long term donor relationships. The Donor Relations Manager (maternity cover) will lead the creation and delivery of high quality stewardship for some of the university's most impactful supporters. Reporting into the Head of Donor Relations, the role oversees the project management of more than 120 bespoke donor reports each year - compelling, insight rich updates that show donors the real difference their gift has made across King's, from pioneering research into personalised cancer treatments and young people's mental health to innovative programmes in AI and Law and sustainability. Working closely with fundraisers and our Advancement Writing team, the post holder will ensure every report is delivered on time, to an exceptional standard, and with opportunities to introduce more personalised, creative stewardship along the way. The post holder will partner with fundraisers to design tailored stewardship plans for major and principal gift donors, including those giving £5m+. This includes impact reporting, naming and recognition, and bespoke engagement projects that help donors feel valued, connected, and confident in their support of King's. Strong project management skills, excellent writing and organisational abilities, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to juggle deadlines with confidence and initiative are key to this role, as are creativity, curiosity, and a passion for crafting meaningful donor experiences. This is a full time post (35 Hours per week) and is a fixed term contract for the year of maternity cover. P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we're very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Understanding of one or more of: UK Charity sector/Higher Education and donor relations/stewardship Project management skills and strong editorial, copy writing and proof reading skills Insight driven - ability to think about what is and isn't working, see new innovations in the sector and take on feedback from fundraising colleagues and our donor community Ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and deliver projects to budget Strong relationship management and people focused skills with proven experience in collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals Desirable criteria Adobe InDesign software experience Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics or similar customer/donor database and associated processes and systems Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information At King's, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King's guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our 'How we Recruit' pages. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time, compressed hours and/or job shares, as appropriate and in the context of the business needs associated with the role. We offer the opportunity of an "Ask Us Anything" Teams call on Thursday 9th April 2026, 12 - 12:45. During this call you will be able to ask any questions you might have about the role, the selection process, our department, our core values and work culture, our current hybrid work policy, or simply listen to others' questions. To join please email . This role has two interview stages, a standard skills based interview followed (for up to two appointable candidates) by a Core Values interview. Close Date: 12-Apr-2026 First stage interviews are likely to be held on w/c 20th April 2026. Core Values interviews are due to be held on w/c 27th April 2026.
Donor Relations Manager Department: Proposition Dev & Supporter Engagement Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £48,607 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 142025 About Us Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King's College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world leading education, research and healthcare. Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children's mental health initiatives between the university's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust. We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King's College London's engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations. We have an impressive, well established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award winning World Questions: King's Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in. More on King's College London King's College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King's College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King's College London's 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas: Educating the next generation of change makers; Challenging ideas and driving change through research; Giving back to society through meaningful service; Working with our local communities in London; Fostering global citizens with an international perspective. About the role This role will shape how King's builds trust, celebrates generosity, and strengthens long term donor relationships. The Donor Relations Manager (maternity cover) will lead the creation and delivery of high quality stewardship for some of the university's most impactful supporters. Reporting into the Head of Donor Relations, the role oversees the project management of more than 120 bespoke donor reports each year - compelling, insight rich updates that show donors the real difference their gift has made across King's, from pioneering research into personalised cancer treatments and young people's mental health to innovative programmes in AI and Law and sustainability. Working closely with fundraisers and our Advancement Writing team, the post holder will ensure every report is delivered on time, to an exceptional standard, and with opportunities to introduce more personalised, creative stewardship along the way. The post holder will partner with fundraisers to design tailored stewardship plans for major and principal gift donors, including those giving £5m+. This includes impact reporting, naming and recognition, and bespoke engagement projects that help donors feel valued, connected, and confident in their support of King's. Strong project management skills, excellent writing and organisational abilities, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to juggle deadlines with confidence and initiative are key to this role, as are creativity, curiosity, and a passion for crafting meaningful donor experiences. This is a full time post (35 Hours per week) and is a fixed term contract for the year of maternity cover. P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we're very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Understanding of one or more of: UK Charity sector/Higher Education and donor relations/stewardship Project management skills and strong editorial, copy writing and proof reading skills Insight driven - ability to think about what is and isn't working, see new innovations in the sector and take on feedback from fundraising colleagues and our donor community Ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and deliver projects to budget Strong relationship management and people focused skills with proven experience in collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals Desirable criteria Adobe InDesign software experience Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics or similar customer/donor database and associated processes and systems Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information At King's, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King's guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our 'How we Recruit' pages. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time, compressed hours and/or job shares, as appropriate and in the context of the business needs associated with the role. We offer the opportunity of an "Ask Us Anything" Teams call on Thursday 9th April 2026, 12 - 12:45. During this call you will be able to ask any questions you might have about the role, the selection process, our department, our core values and work culture, our current hybrid work policy, or simply listen to others' questions. To join please email . This role has two interview stages, a standard skills based interview followed (for up to two appointable candidates) by a Core Values interview. Close Date: 12-Apr-2026 First stage interviews are likely to be held on w/c 20th April 2026. Core Values interviews are due to be held on w/c 27th April 2026.
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Alumni Marketing and Communications Manager £57,785 to £69,365 per annum White City / Hybrid (London Campuses) About the role: Are you an ambitious communicator who can energise a global community and help drive one of the UK's largest and most ambitious fundraising and engagement campaigns? Imperial College London is seeking an Alumni Marketing and Communications Manager to join the Alumni Engagement team at a pivotal moment. With more than 270,000 alumni worldwide, Imperial's community is an extraordinary network of scientists, engineers, medics, entrepreneurs and industry leaders whose connection with the university is central to our long term success. As Imperial prepares to publicly launch a major, decadelong campaign inspired by our strategy, Science for Humanity, we are looking for a strategic, creative communicator to help shape how alumni engage with Imperial's mission for the next ten years. This is your opportunity to set the tone, craft the narrative, and build campaigns that will galvanise alumni around Imperial's bold vision for global impact. What you would be doing: Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement and working closely with the Head of Campaign Proposition and Communications, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of a comprehensive, multichannel marketing and communications programme that strengthens alumni relationships and deepens their engagement with Imperial. In this role, you will: Shape and deliver the alumni communications strategy, aligned to both Alumni Engagement priorities and the wider Advancement campaign strategy. Build audience insight and segmentation approaches that inform more targeted, impactful engagement journeys. Oversee a complex, year round communications portfolio, including up to 100 email communications monthly, our digital channels, the alumni website, and printed publications. Lead high impact campaigns that support volunteering, engagement, and giving, and amplify major institutional initiatives. This role sits at the heart of our engagement strategy and offers a rare opportunity to influence Imperial's relationship with its global alumni. What we are looking for: You'll succeed in this role if you bring: A strong track record of developing and delivering integrated marketing and communications strategies, ideally within complex organisations. Experience managing large scale communications schedules and multichannel campaigns. Fluency in digital communications, email marketing platforms, CMS tools, and emerging media. Confidence in using data and CRM systems to generate insight and support segmentation. Outstanding copywriting, editing and editorial judgement across digital and print. The ability to build excellent relationships, influence widely, and collaborate across teams and departments. Strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, campaign driven environment. Experience commissioning and managing creative assets (design, print, video). A proactive, innovative mindset and the confidence to set direction and drive new ideas. What we can offer you: A unique opportunity to define how Imperial communicates with its global alumni during a transformational, decadelong campaign. The chance to contribute directly to Imperial's mission to tackle the world's most urgent challenges. A sector leading salary and benefits package. A collaborative, forward thinking team committed to excellence, innovation and impact. Further Information If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for community building, we want to hear from you. Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above. Closing date: 14 April 2026 About Imperial Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London. Our Culture We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages. Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Alumni Marketing and Communications Manager £57,785 to £69,365 per annum White City / Hybrid (London Campuses) About the role: Are you an ambitious communicator who can energise a global community and help drive one of the UK's largest and most ambitious fundraising and engagement campaigns? Imperial College London is seeking an Alumni Marketing and Communications Manager to join the Alumni Engagement team at a pivotal moment. With more than 270,000 alumni worldwide, Imperial's community is an extraordinary network of scientists, engineers, medics, entrepreneurs and industry leaders whose connection with the university is central to our long term success. As Imperial prepares to publicly launch a major, decadelong campaign inspired by our strategy, Science for Humanity, we are looking for a strategic, creative communicator to help shape how alumni engage with Imperial's mission for the next ten years. This is your opportunity to set the tone, craft the narrative, and build campaigns that will galvanise alumni around Imperial's bold vision for global impact. What you would be doing: Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement and working closely with the Head of Campaign Proposition and Communications, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of a comprehensive, multichannel marketing and communications programme that strengthens alumni relationships and deepens their engagement with Imperial. In this role, you will: Shape and deliver the alumni communications strategy, aligned to both Alumni Engagement priorities and the wider Advancement campaign strategy. Build audience insight and segmentation approaches that inform more targeted, impactful engagement journeys. Oversee a complex, year round communications portfolio, including up to 100 email communications monthly, our digital channels, the alumni website, and printed publications. Lead high impact campaigns that support volunteering, engagement, and giving, and amplify major institutional initiatives. This role sits at the heart of our engagement strategy and offers a rare opportunity to influence Imperial's relationship with its global alumni. What we are looking for: You'll succeed in this role if you bring: A strong track record of developing and delivering integrated marketing and communications strategies, ideally within complex organisations. Experience managing large scale communications schedules and multichannel campaigns. Fluency in digital communications, email marketing platforms, CMS tools, and emerging media. Confidence in using data and CRM systems to generate insight and support segmentation. Outstanding copywriting, editing and editorial judgement across digital and print. The ability to build excellent relationships, influence widely, and collaborate across teams and departments. Strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, campaign driven environment. Experience commissioning and managing creative assets (design, print, video). A proactive, innovative mindset and the confidence to set direction and drive new ideas. What we can offer you: A unique opportunity to define how Imperial communicates with its global alumni during a transformational, decadelong campaign. The chance to contribute directly to Imperial's mission to tackle the world's most urgent challenges. A sector leading salary and benefits package. A collaborative, forward thinking team committed to excellence, innovation and impact. Further Information If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for community building, we want to hear from you. Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above. Closing date: 14 April 2026 About Imperial Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London. Our Culture We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages. Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.