Communications Executive

Description:

The University of Warwick is recruiting two Communications Executives to join the Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) team, focusing on alumni and supporter engagement. This role involves creating high-quality content across multiple channels—including digital formats like e-newsletters, video, web, and social media—to support DAE and university strategies in engaging alumni and supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging content that connects alumni and supporters with Warwick.

• Plan and curate content to maximize value and integrate it into broader university communications.

• Build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.

• Contribute to project management and collaborative communications initiatives.

• Support DAE activities and events as the team grows.

Requirements / About You:

• Substantial experience in fundraising, alumni engagement, marketing, communications, stakeholder engagement, or events.

• Skilled at building relationships and developing communications for complex organizations.

• Experience in higher education and with international stakeholders is advantageous.

• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative, with strong project management skills.

• Enthusiasm for Development and Alumni Engagement activities.

About the Department:
The Alumni and Supporter Engagement team within DAE works to unlock the potential of over 295,000 alumni worldwide, creating meaningful connections and inspiring opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and giving.

Benefits:

• Attractive pension scheme.

• 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Savings on a wide range of products and services.

• Generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy.

• Onsite childcare facilities.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Living Wage employer recognition.