Description

Ref Number C16-00286
Professional Expertise Fundraising and Philanthropy
Department Vice-President (Advancement) (C16)
Location London
Working Pattern Full time
Salary £54,931-£64,644
Contract Type Fixed-term
Working Type Hybrid
Available for Secondment Yes
Closing Date 13-Jul-2026
 

About us
 

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. The world urgently needs solutions to diverse problems. UCL was founded 200 years ago on the generosity of a collective of people who believed in an institution that could drive forward those solutions. The world needed collective support then, and it needs it again now.

In response, UCL has launched Here, it will happen, our biggest philanthropic and engagement campaign yet. Here, it will happen sets out our ambitions to solve global health, societal, climate and education challenges in UCL’s next century. Here, we have the determination to double down on our discoveries, translate our innovations into impact and inspire the citizens of the future. 

There has never been a more exciting time to join UCL Advancement. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. Here, it will happen.

About the role
 

Please note this position is a fixed-term contract for approximately 12 months to cover maternity leave.

• As Senior Alumni and Supporter Relations Manager (East Asia), you will lead alumni engagement activity across key East Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. Managing relationships with influential alumni, volunteers and supporters, you will play a key role in strengthening connections with UCL and supporting the university’s strategic priorities through advocacy, volunteering and philanthropy.
• Working closely with colleagues across Advancement and the wider university, you will develop and deliver high-quality engagement initiatives, events and communications that build affinity and create meaningful opportunities for connection and collaboration. You will also support UCL’s bicentenary celebrations and the Here, it will happen campaign, helping to grow a vibrant global alumni community and strengthen UCL’s supporter pipeline.
• This is a highly visible international-facing role, requiring the confidence to represent UCL independently and alongside senior university leaders. The successful candidate will be willing and able to undertake international travel, including regular visits to key East Asian markets.
• We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

To find out more about the role, please contact Huiwen Chen, Head of Alumni & Supporter Relations (Regions) by email ([email protected]).

Please use the attached cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit: UCL Giving

About you
 

You will have experience building and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior and influential individuals, and will be confident operating with diplomacy, sound judgement and credibility. You will bring experience from alumni relations, philanthropy, membership organisations, stakeholder engagement, volunteer management or a related field, together with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. Strong influencing skills and the ability to work effectively across a complex organisation are essential.

Given the focus of this role on East Asian alumni engagement, you will either be fluent in Cantonese or have significant experience living and/or working in a Cantonese-speaking environment, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and engage effectively with alumni communities across the region.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer
 

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance
   

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

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