Development and Alumni Relations Officer

An exciting opportunity to join a high-performing school as a Development and Alumni Relations Officer, supporting fundraising, alumni engagement, events and communications in a varied, rewarding role.

Development and Alumni Relations Officer
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL

• 36 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks
• FTE £35,488 - £36,048 per annum (£31,968 to £33,414 pro rata)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

This school is one of the UK's leading selective grammar schools, recognised nationally for academic excellence. Ranked 11th best state school in the UK and 6th in London in the Sunday Times Parent Power league table, the school prides itself on outstanding results, a strong ethos and an engaged community.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's school at a pivotal time, with a range of fundraising initiatives, community projects and alumni events planned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to engage alumni with the wider school community
• Plan, coordinate and support alumni events, communications and engagement activities
• Maintain accurate alumni records and manage contact data effectively
• Support fundraising, development and partnership initiatives across the school
• Work collaboratively with staff across departments to deliver engagement projects
• Contribute to communications that strengthen alumni and community relationships

Benefits:

• Beautiful and peaceful working environment
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution)
• 6.2 weeks' holiday
• Free on-site parking
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary advance scheme for rental deposits
• Enhanced maternity benefits

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an enthusiastic and proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in community engagement. Comfortable working collaboratively, you will bring ideas, energy and attention to detail to a varied role. About you:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal abilities
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive and flexible approach to learning new tasks
• Basic IT skills, including experience with databases or a willingness to learn
• Confidence supporting events and working with a wide range of stakeholders

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today, and you will be directed to the company website to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: 19th January 2026

Start Date: 1st February 2026

Other suitable skills and experience include Alumni Relations Officer, Development Officer, Fundraising Officer, Engagement Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Events Coordinator, External Relations Officer, Advancement Officer, Development Executive