Engagement Manager Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

This is a new position at Henley Business School, University of Reading, that focuses on increasing and maintaining interaction with the Reading Real Estate Foundation (RREF), from prospective students to senior industry experts.

Delivering on the three pillars of the RREF strategy, the postholder will create and implement a high-quality and meaningful engagement plan that improves our networks and produces more support for the Foundation.

This role reports to the Head of Network & Engagement and is in charge of engagement activities such as face-to-face and online events, content creation and dissemination, and an active social media presence aimed at retaining existing donors, increasing engagement, and supporting fundraising activities.

You’ll have:

• Excellent organising skills and attention to detail.
• A strong focus on the customer and the capacity to create and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders at every level
• Proven experience in planning, organising, and promoting successful, high-profile initiatives in a marketing or events context.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for additional information, and contact us if you have any queries.

Closing date: June 2, 2024

Interviews will be place on 11 June 2024.

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact information.

Contact Role:

Interim Director of Alumni, Development, and Career

Contact Role:

Head of Network and Engagement

Contact Name:

Kerry Johnston

Contact Name:

Vicky Phillips

Contact phone:

+44 (0)118 378 4191

Contact phone:

+44 1491 414527

Contact email:

k.johnston@henley.ac.uk

Contact email:

v.r.phillips@henley.ac.uk

We accept applications from both internal and external candidates. As part of the University’s continued commitment to professional growth, this position may be considered on a seconded basis for current employees. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager before applying.

Applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. Sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker Route based on the applicable SOC code for this role. Applicants should ensure that they have the necessary points to meet the PBS requirements. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

The University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, endorses the Athena SWAN Charter for Gender Equality and the Race Equality Charter, and promotes LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-sharing, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are encouraged and will be considered based on business needs.