Alumni Events Officer

Alumni Events Officer

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford

Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School’s Development and Alumni Relations team is among the most successful in Oxford, having secured over £100 million in philanthropic income in recent years.

As we enter an ambitious new phase of growth, we are looking for a talented Alumni Events Officer to help deliver an inspiring and impactful programme of events that strengthens our global alumni and supporter community.

Reporting to the Events Manager (Alumni and Supporter Engagement), you will play a central role in designing and delivering a dynamic portfolio of in-person, hybrid and online events. These range from large-scale alumni reunions and international engagements to webinars, student initiatives and exclusive donor events.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a diverse programme of alumni and supporter events, both in-person and online
• Support international and special interest group events in partnership with alumni volunteers
• Develop and deliver targeted communications and promotional content, including social media
• Process event-related expenditure, including requisitions and expense reconciliation
• Provide administrative support, including travel arrangements and logistics

You will have proven experience in planning and delivering events within a professional, fast-paced environment, supported by strong administrative skills. You will be confident managing virtual and hybrid events, building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, and handling budgets and financial processes. A proactive, results-driven approach is essential, with the ability to use feedback and data to continuously improve and innovate.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 12.00 noon. First interviews will likely be held online on Wednesday 13 May 2026. Second interviews will likely be held in person on Monday 18 May 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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