Analysis and reporting Undertake research and analysis to identify new opportunities that will inform ODAR communications plans Provide advice and guidance to ODAR’s senior management, and develop effective working relationships across the Faculties as appropriate. Ensure ODAR is appropriately represented at relevant communication and marketing meetings. Share best practice across ODAR and the wider University to maximise communication effectiveness Stay up-to-date with the latest communications and marketing developments including the use of new technology Attend relevant professional networking groups where appropriate 10% Additional duties Perform additional duties as requested or needed by the Senior Management Team to include general administration and alumni service in support of the team and associated programmes 5% Internal and external relationships Office of Development & Alumni Relations Management, Faculties and Professional Service staff at all levels Student Services Students’ Union Internal suppliers, e.g.print centre External suppliers, e.g. freelance writers Donors Current students Individual alumni and the alumni community as a whole Alumni branches PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge & experience Relevant NVQ3/HNC/A-level/City & Guilds or equivalent qualification or experience Experience of Alumni Relations and fundraising activity; or of a similar constituency subscription focused programme Experience of using data segmentation to deliver bespoke communications that meet specific objectives Degree or equivalent PRINCE2 Experience of: Working within a Higher Education environment Website content management systems. Reporting or journalism Working with fundraising databases, eg: Raisers Edge Application and interview and written/analysis test References
Communications experience in various media channels Experience of working in a diverse, busy environment Good understanding of the role and impact of alumni relations and development activity within a Higher Education environment Fundraising marketing Planning & organising Highly developed organisational and administrative skills Proven experience of working to tight deadlines Able to operate independently when required Able to plan and prioritise both own and standard and work activities Financial administration and budget management experience, including taking responsibility for small-scale budgets, ensuring operational and cost efficiency Application form and interview and written test References Problem solving & initiative Able to identify and solve problems by applying judgement and initiative to tackle some situations in new ways and by developing improved work methods Application form and interview Management & teamwork Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff across the University Experience of using project management skills to plan and deliver projects over a period of months Application form and interview Communicating & influencing Proven experience of explaining complex information to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing, including copywriting for media publication Ability to use developed communication skills to provide feedback and guidance Able to negotiate internally and externally on behalf of the University within defined specialist activities Application form and interview