Job Description

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Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator

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Sighthill
Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

26,093 - 31,236 per annum (Grade 3) plus excellent benefits

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

Marketing & Development

Package

Excellent Benefits Package

Job category/type

Professional Services

Date posted

28/01/2026

Job reference

0000022496

Job description

Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator

Full time, Permanent | Grade 3 | Edinburgh Napier University



Edinburgh Napier University is looking for a

creative and organised Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator

to join our Development and Alumni Relations Team, part of the wider Marketing and External Relations Directorate.



This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for digital communications, storytelling and community-building to help grow and strengthen our global alumni network.

The Role

Working closely with the Alumni Relations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering engaging communications and activities that connect alumni with the University and each other. You'll contribute to our alumni communication's strategy, create compelling digital content (particularly video), support events and student engagement activities, and help ensure our alumni data is accurate and compliant.



This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who is confident, creative and enjoys working collaboratively across teams.



Key responsibilities include:

Create engaging alumni content across social media, with a strong focus on video. Manage and schedule digital content across social media, web and email channels. Maintain alumni web pages and produce regular email communications, including a monthly events newsletter. Support Development campaigns through coordinated digital communications. Support the planning and delivery of alumni engagement events and activities. Assist with alumni volunteering, student and alumni engagement initiatives. Maintain accurate alumni records and engagement activity in the alumni database. Contribute to reporting, data management and GDPR-compliant communication preferences. Support initiatives that strengthen alumni-student connections in partnership with the Students' Association and student societies.


Please review the detailed role description for details.

What We're Looking For

Essential

A degree or equivalent professional experience in a similar role Knowledge of digital and social media platforms Experience creating and editing digital content in line with brand guidelines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Confidence working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders Good IT and data management skills

Desirable

Experience using social media analytics and reporting tools Experience in alumni engagement or a membership-based organisation Knowledge of Raiser's Edge CRM

Benefits we offer

Salary: 26,093 - 31,236 per annum (Grade 3) plus excellent benefits



We offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer an attractive benefits package.



This includes:

hybrid working and flexible working opportunities minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays) a generous pension scheme (employer contribution of 17.6%) nationally agreed pay increases each year various learning and development opportunities discounted access to onsite and local gym facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts

Additional Details:

Interviews: 19th Feb, Sighthill campus



On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. International applicants will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status.

Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator