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University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Development & Alumni Engagement - Alumni & Supporter Engagement
Full Time, Permanent
£29,605 - £32,982 per annum
CANDIDATES MUST APPLY via Charity People
Responsible to Deputy Director of Development.
The postholder is responsible for operations within the Development and Alumni Engagement team. They are responsible for the smooth operation of human resources, office administration and planning activities for their team.
For informal enquiries, please contact via email:
Neil Hogan: neil@charitypeople.co.uk
and / or
Priya Vencatasawmy: priya@charitypeople.co.uk
We will consider applications requests for compressed/reduced hours to a minimum of 0.8 FTE spread over 4 days.
To excel in the role of Department Coordinator for the Development and Alumni Engagement team, we're seeking a candidate with a strong commitment to making a positive impact. As the key operational support to the Deputy Director of Development, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of departmental functions. Your responsibilities will encompass diverse areas, including providing operational support for human resources, office administration, and strategic planning.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, managing various aspects of personnel management such as recruitment activities, inductions, and probation processes. Your role will extend to coordinating annual planning cycles, overseeing departmental returns, and managing office expenditure and budgets effectively. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in supporting team meetings, committees, and working groups, taking on responsibilities as the secretary when required.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will champion the values of the Development and Alumni Engagement Team: Making a difference, Collaboration, Being solution-focused, and Having a passion for learning. Your ability to provide support, direction, and coordination for various administrative activities across the department will be vital in upholding these values.
In summary, we're looking for an individual who not only possesses strong administrative and coordination skills but also aligns with our team values, contributing to the overall success and effectiveness of the Development and Alumni Engagement team.
For further information about Development and Alumni Engagement, please visit our website.
Be Part of Our Future
This is an exciting time to be joining the Development and Alumni Engagement Team (DAE) at the University of Warwick. We’re entering the early planning stages of a major new philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the University’s fundraising and engagement activity.
As a team, we in DAE believe in making a difference, collaborating, being solutions focused, and learning from our best performances. These behaviours are core to how we work together and how we achieve our ambitious strategy and celebrate our success.
We have a major role to play in helping the University break down barriers to education and advance research. Our team, and donor community creates lasting value in society and the economy through supporting students, research, and facilities at Warwick.
If you join us, you can play your part in making a real difference too.
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
- QS World University Rankings 2024
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
CANDIDATES MUST APPLY via Charity People
If you wish to apply, please submit your current CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 by 17th April 2024 toneil@charitypeople.co.uk or priya@charitypeople.co.uk
Inserting“Application –Department Co-ordinator, University of Warwick” into the subject field.
We recommend that you contact Neil and Priya in advance of submitting your application for further particulars about the role and application process.
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 24th April.
When writing your cover letter, please ensure that you provide specific examples to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills addressing the specific criteria set out.
We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
If you would like an informal discussion with Neil/Priya (Charity People Recruitment) to find out more about the role before submitting an application we encourage you to email: Priya(priya@charitypeople.co.uk.)
Charity People actively advocates for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match candidates' skills and experiences with charity needs, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Their commitment to diversity drives outstanding outcomes for the charities they collaborate with.
The University of Warwick values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from acquiring the post.
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.
The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
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