Alumni Relations and Communication Officer

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage day to day correspondence with alumni (OLs) and oversee the Development Office inbox, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the Raiser's Edge database, including prospect details, and support the production of reports as required.
• Produce and coordinate Foundation communications, including twice-termly Foundation newsletters and campaign-specific updates to demonstrate impact and support engagement.
• Prepare written content for the newsletter, The Quad, which is published on a termly basis.
• Provide administrative and research support to the Development Director and Alumni & Donor Relations Manager, including prospect research and the preparation of briefing notes for events, as required.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative or support work within a development, fundraising, charity, education, or similar professional environment.
• Ability to manage correspondence and inboxes professionally, ensuring accuracy, discretion, and timely responses.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records on a database or CRM system, with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with others, able to build effective relationships with a diverse Alumni audience.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging content for newsletters, publications, or other stakeholder communications.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high performing team and provide effective support to senior colleagues.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection when handling personal information.

Desirable

• Experience of working with alumni, donors, or external stakeholders in an educational or charitable context.
• Previous experience using Raiser's Edge.
• Experience of producing campaign-specific communications demonstrating impact and engagement.
• Familiarity with publishing or contributing to magazines, journals, or institutional publications.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles or development operations within a school, college, or charity setting.

Application Procedure

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Application forms are available from the College website at www.lancingcollege.org.uk. Please send any emails to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026. Interviews: w/c 1 June, second round w/c 8 June. The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for applications.