Alumni Relations and Communications Officer

The Appointment Lancing College is seeking to appoint an Alumni Relations and Communications Officer to support the Development office, alongside the Alumni & Donor Relations Manager, Marketing Manager, and Events Administrator. The ideal candidate will be a confident contributor who is adept at working with databases and will be someone who is keen to share ideas and play a pivotal role in shaping the next decades of our Development Team. Job Title: Alumni Relations and Communications Officer Reporting to: Development Director Key Tasks and Responsibilities To manage day to day correspondence with alumni (OLs) and oversee the Development Office inbox, ensuring timely and appropriate responses. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the Raiser’s Edge database, including prospect details, and support the production of reports as required. To produce and coordinate Foundation communications, including twice-termly Foundation newsletters and campaign-specific updates to demonstrate impact and support engagement. To prepare written content for our newsletter, The Quad, which is published on a termly basis. To provide administrative and research support to the Development Director and Alumni & Donor Relations Manager, including prospect research and the preparation of briefing notes for events, as required. Skills and Experience Essential Experience of administrative or support work within a development, fundraising, charity, education, or similar professional environment. Ability to manage correspondence and inboxes professionally, ensuring accuracy, discretion, and timely responses. Experience of maintaining accurate records on a database or CRM system, with strong attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with others, able to build effective relationships with a diverse Alumni audience. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging content for newsletters, publications, or other sta