This post is full time (35 hours per week) and is fixed term to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months or until the substantive postholder returns. Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Alumni Officer to join the University’s External Relations. The post holder will be required to build communities of supporters by developing highly effective and bespoke alumni programmes and promoting relevant School and College news and events. You will work closely will colleagues and students in the Schools and Colleges to promote the exciting benefits of alumni engagement and fundraising, strengthening alumni involvement in the areas of student recruitment, experience and employability to support key strategic goals. The post holder will provide advice and support to colleagues across the Colleges, helping to scope opportunities for alumni involvement and ensuring best practice across activities, including when recruiting and stewarding alumni volunteers, inviting alumni to events and celebrations, and issuing communications. In addition, the post holder will encourage and support Schools to run their own alumni activities that build affinity and develop networks, including sharing news on research, teaching and student developments. For further information on the role and the University: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/160841 Apply online at: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id160841 Please note, due to the University closure during the festive period, we anticipate that the shortlisting outcome will be communicated in January. We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity. We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs for more information. £40,247 to £45,163 per annum (Grade 7)