Engagement Coordinator - THE QUEENS' COLLEGE OF SAINT MARGARET AND SAINT BERNARD IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

The Queens' College of Saint Margaret and Saint Bernard in the University of Cambridge

27,000 - 29,000 per year

Queens' College

Full-time

24th October 2025

Queens’ College is recruiting for an Engagement Coordinator to join the Alumni and Development Team. This role will support the Engagement Officer with events and alumni relations and provide administrative assistance to the Communications Officer.

This is a varied role with scope for the position-holder to develop their knowledge of higher education fundraising activities and learn from a team experienced in all aspects of alumni relations, events, and communications.

The College seeks the best candidate for the role and is therefore happy to consider candidates looking for either a part-time or full-time role, ranging from 0.6 –1 FTE (36.5hpw).

We are looking for someone with:

Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise their workload
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of people, both internal and external
Flexible attitude and able to adapt to changing situations in this varied role
Interest in event planning and management
Strong written communication, administration, and IT skills

Remuneration and Benefits:

Salary Range: £27,000 to 29,000 per annum (FTE), depending on skills and experience.
Hours of work: Full-time or part-time hours, usually Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend working may be required to attend events.
Final Salary Pension Scheme after qualifying period
26 days’ holiday, in addition to public holidays (34 in total)

We offer a range of non-contractual benefits, currently, we offer:

One free meal during working hours (prepared daily by our chefs)
Parking on-site (when available)
Sporting facilities
Free annual flu vaccination
Subsidised nursery fees
Subsidised sports and social events
Discounted membership of dental or medical insurance
Access to University Card; which also offers subsidised travel on U bus between Madingley Road Park and Ride and the College
Subject to qualifying periods: Annual Service Awards, additional holiday entitlement and a day off every year for your Birthday

About Queens’ Alumni and Development Team

The Alumni & Development Office at Queens’ College is responsible for fundraising and alumni and supporter engagement.

Queens’ has one of the most successful development programmes in Collegiate Cambridge, and it is therefore expanding its Alumni & Development Office team. The office is situated centrally in College, with scenic views of the river Cam, the famous Mathematical Bridge and buildings dating as far back as 1448.

Our department is responsible for raising regular and major philanthropic gifts both from alumni and non-alumni, as well as fostering lifelong relationships between the College, its alumni and supporters, ensuring that the global community of more than 13,000 alumni is informed about new developments in College and actively engaged with its aims.

We support the College in delivering its strategic aims by ensuring that financial resources are available through philanthropy and increased donor participation. The money we raise is used to support student bursaries, Fellowships, the general costs of delivering first-class education in a historic setting, student accommodation, and to increase our endowment fund, upon which we largely depend.

The Alumni & Development Office is a dynamic, friendly and stimulating place to work. It is immersed in the life of the College and has regular interactions with other departments, Fellows, and students. Our team has a strong work ethic and a keen understanding of the importance of innovative and collaborative working practices. With the addition of this role, the team will be ten staff.

We encourage different perspectives and invest in our team. We are proud to work for one of the most well-known, diverse, and widely respected colleges in Cambridge. Our team plays a particularly important part in upholding the College’s good reputation in all our interactions with its members.

To apply for this position, all applicants:

Are required to complete the HR Details and Application form and submit it along with their full CV to jobs@queens.cam.ac.uk.
Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Closing date for completed applications is 24^th October 2025, with interviews expected to be conducted the week commencing 3^rd November 2025.

Queens' College is a Registered Charity, registered with The Charity Commission for England and Wales, number 1137495

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