Head of Bayes Alumni Relations (REDEPLOYMENT APPLICANTS ONLY)

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.   

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students. 

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy. 

Background

The Philanthropy and Alumni & Supporter Relations Office supports the University's Strategy by delivering philanthropic income and other forms of financial and non-financial support from alumni, friends, companies, livery companies, trusts and foundations, and other grant making organisations. The Office raises funds for strategic, University-wide initiatives, including student support, world-class research, and estate development. This is achieved by building, nurturing and developing meaningful, mutually-beneficial and sustained relationships with alumni and other key stakeholders. The Office also works closely with Schools and other Professional Services teams in support of UK and international student recruitment, graduate employability and the student experience, all of which support the University's Mission and Vision.

Responsibilities

The postholder will take a strategic and leadership role in planning and delivering programmes and services (i.e. communications, events and volunteer programmes) to engage alumni and other stakeholders with Bayes Business School and City St George’s, ensuring continuously increasing value for and contributions from stakeholders in support of Bayes and City St George’s strategic priorities. You will lead on enabling joined up planning, delivery and impact evaluation to enhance alumni engagement and opportunities afforded by the Bayes and University’s global alumni community. The postholder will also lead and manage a team of two Advancement professionals.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills, the ability to convey complex information and build effective professional relationships with a wide range of audiences. Educated to degree level, with a proven ability to think strategically and creatively, you will be able to identify problems and recommend and implement effective solutions. Experienced in the use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, you will also have exceptional and demonstrable leadership and managerial skills and the ability to motivate, empathise, enthuse and inspire a team.

Closing date for applications: 15th November 2026 at 23:59.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 17th November 2026

To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below. 

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. 

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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