Head of Alumni Engagement
St John’s 7,570 alumni are members of a lifelong community – global, dynamic and mutually connected to this unique and beautiful place. A recent feasibility study of the College’s Development and Alumni Relations operations highlighted the potential for a broader and more creative approach to engaging its alumni and supporters – individuals whose networks, mentoring, advocacy and intellectual connection to the College matter as much as their generous financial support.
This is a pivotal moment for St John’s. The recent appointment of a new Director of Development coincides with the launch of a new strategic plan and the College’s ambition to embark on a step change in its philanthropic and engagement activity. The President, Professor Lady Sue Black, and College’s broader leadership, are fully engaged across Development and Alumni Engagement, with a clear vision and their fullest support.
The Head of Alumni Engagement is a newly created role, responsible for shaping and delivering the College’s alumni engagement strategy, driving a compelling offer that inspires our community and encourages them to support the College through their gifts of time, talent, and philanthropic support. We are looking for someone with ideas and drive to craft and deliver a set of programmes to engage alumni and supporters through high-profile events, communications, careers and mentoring, networking and volunteer activities.
Joining the St John’s Development and Alumni Relations team is an opportunity for a creative professional with strong project management and events experience, marketing and communications expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills: Someone who will thrive on the opportunity to build a new programme, as part of an established and well-resourced team, working with an already engaged alumni base and St John’s extraordinary heritage. The opportunity to work in this beautiful central Oxford college and be part of the St John’s community is rare and special. If all of this appeals, we’d love to hear from you.
For further details and how to apply please see Head of Alumni Engagement | Richmond Associates .
Closing date for applications is 9am 7th September 2026.