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University of Warwick

Alumni Engagement Officer (Maternity Cover) (111310-0226)

On site

Coventry, United kingdom

£ 34,610 /year

Freelance

03-03-2026

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About The Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries, please contact Anna Milewska, Alumni Engagement Manager, Anna.milewska@wbs.ac.uk.

Working Arrangements

There may be the opportunity for local, national and some international travel.
Flexibility in hours will be required for some evening and weekend work (notice will be given).

This is an exciting time to join the Global Alumni Engagement team at Warwick Business School as we build networks and strengthen lifelong relationships to unlock opportunities across sectors and geographies.

We have a major role to play in bringing our global stakeholders together and creating new opportunities for our alumni to volunteer to support the School’s strategic goals.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with people at all levels of an organisation.

You will enjoy organising events and will work across an assigned portfolio as part of a coordinated global alumni engagement strategy.

You will be a flexible self-starter and your global mindset will be an important element in engaging an international community of WBS alumni.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

In return you will have the opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading business schools.

This is an exciting time to join a team of committed and capable colleagues in a stimulating environment where you will be supporting valuable and impactful engagement strategies.

Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.

Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.

About Us

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.

But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.

Our Vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.

Change Makers

See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.

Our CORE Values

Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 16th March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

Your motivations for applying to the role.
Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

About the Company

We're a world-leading university with the highest academic and research standards. But we're not letting the story end there. That's because we're a place of possibility. We're always looking for new ways to make things happen. And our students, alumni and staff are consistently making an impact - the kind that changes lives, whether close to home or on a global scale. It's the achievements of our people that help explain why our levels of research excellence and scholarship are recognised internationally. It's a prime attra... Know more