Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy Executive

Imperial College London - Business School

Location: London, Hybrid

Salary: £46,614 to £56,345 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 1st September 2025

Closes: 22nd September 2025

Job Ref: BUS00810

Are you an experienced fundraiser that’s passionate about building community?

As the Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy Executive for the Business School at Imperial, you’ll play a key role in strengthening lifelong connections with students and alumni, as well as increasing regular giving participation and inspiring philanthropic support for the School’s future.

If you're excited by the idea of working with inspiring people, contributing to meaningful fundraising efforts that tackle global challenges and connecting with alumni who are driving change in their industries: this is the role for you!

What you would be doing:

Following the launch of Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy, we’re preparing to launch a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to bring this to life.

In this role, a key focus will be on increasing regular giving participation, strengthening the fundraising pipeline, and supporting fundraising campaigns. You will also design and deliver engaging programmes for alumni, volunteers and donors, and drive initiatives that strengthen recent graduate engagement, contributing to global ranking success.

Working closely with colleagues across the university, you’ll help shape strategy, improve processes and champion the power of alumni engagement across Imperial.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with a passion for alumni engagement, with working knowledge of how this can create philanthropic support.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in alumni engagement, student engagement or volunteer management, ideally within a university or non-profit setting
• A strong track record in fundraising, including digital campaigns and compelling donor communications
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and project management experience, with a methodical and organised approach
• Confidence working with data and CRM systems to track engagement and demonstrate impact
• A team-focused mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments

What we can offer you:

This is an exciting time to join Imperial as we prepare to launch a major 10-year fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to deliver Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven team in a role with a diverse portfolio, where your work will directly contribute to increasing alumni and donor engagement, strengthening our community.

• Grow and develop at a world-leading institution, committed to using science and business for the benefit of society
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, open-ended role, that is hybrid based at South Kensington but with regular travel to the White City Campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Rebecca Martin, rebecca.martin@imperial.ac.uk

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, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.