Deputy Director of Alumni Relations (maternity cover) ALUMNI OFFICE

Grade 9: Salary £42,733 - £49,539 p.a.

The Alumni Office works to establish and enhance a continuing relationship between the University of Oxford and its alumni, giving them the opportunity to be involved at a range of different levels, from attending events to volunteering. We are seeking a Deputy Director of Alumni Relations to cover a 12-month, fixed-term period of maternity leave.

The Deputy Director has strategic responsibility for both the alumni events programme and the University’s network of volunteer-run alumni groups. The postholder will also be responsible for the project management of the Oxford Alumni Weekend, the Alumni Office’s flagship event, which attracts c.1,000 alumni and guests each September. Personnel management and strategic planning and reporting are also important aspects of this role.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of organising complex events and also of working with volunteers. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are also key criteria, as is the ability to lead and manage a team of staff.

This role offers an ideal opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills, who can think creatively in order to solve complex problems, and who enjoys working in a busy and successful office.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=100110

Only applications received before midday on 1 April 2011 can be considered. Interviews will be held on 13 April 2011. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.