Executive Assistant and Alumni Operations Coordinator

About the role:

As Executive Assistant and Alumni Operations Coordinator at Imperial, you ll support a global alumni network of over 260,000 leaders in science, engineering, medicine, and business. Working closely with the Director of Alumni Engagement, you ll provide vital administrative support and help deliver projects that strengthen alumni connections and advance Imperial s Science for Humanity strategy. With a major fundraising and engagement campaign ahead, your role will be central to achieving ambitious goals. This full-time hybrid position is based at our White City campus, with occasional travel to South Kensington.

What you would be doing:

You ll keep the Alumni Engagement team running smoothly by supporting the Director of Alumni Engagement with high-level administration and project coordination. You ll manage meetings, communications, and initiatives that connect alumni with Imperial and each other. As the university s major campaign progresses, you ll contribute to team projects, content creation, and stakeholder engagement bringing strong organisation, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach. If you're adaptable, collaborative, and enjoy combining precision with creative problem-solving, this is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic, mission-driven team.

What we are looking for:

We re seeking an experienced administrator to support the Director and Alumni Engagement team. You ll bring:

• Proven experience in administrative and project support roles.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes and team-wide initiatives.
• Confidence with budgets and financial tracking.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and deadline management.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• A collaborative, flexible approach with a customer-focused mindset.

What we can offer you:

Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days annual leave and generous pension schemes).

Access to workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities cycle-to-work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan schemes.

A diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Closing date: 24 August 2025

Expected interview date: 4 September 2025

Note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination drives real-world impact.

Join a vibrant community tackling global challenges from health and climate to AI and business. Whatever your role, your work will help shape the future.

With 22,000 students, 8,000 staff, and nine London campuses, you ll collaborate with passionate minds across a global network.

Be part of something bigger. Join us at Imperial.

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.