Alumni Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary

The Alumni Engagement Manager will lead the development and delivery of London Contemporary Dance School’s (LCDS) alumni engagement strategy, strengthening connections between alumni, LCDS and The Place.

Job Description

This role will identify and create meaningful opportunities for alumni to engage with the life of the organisation by connecting them with performances, professional development opportunities, artistic activity and events across The Place's existing programmes, alongside targeted alumni initiatives where appropriate. The postholder will report to LCDS's Senior Management and work closely with the Communications team, School Office team and the Alumni Working Group.

Our alumni play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's long-term success and maintaining its world-leading reputation. The postholder will cultivate and strengthen relationships across our global alumni community through strategic engagement, communications, professional support and opportunities for connection throughout their careers.

This role will maximise engagement by integrating alumni into the rich programme of performances, festivals, talks, networking opportunities and artistic activity that already exists across The Place. Working across departments, the Alumni Engagement Manager will identify opportunities for alumni to reconnect with the organisation, with one another and with the wider dance sector, while developing additional initiatives where these add value.

The postholder will operate with a high degree of autonomy across the organisation and will work collaboratively with colleagues to embed alumni engagement throughout The Place's activities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required in agreement with their line manager.

Salary & Contract Terms:
Salary: £36,471 per annum, equating to £21,883 p.a. for this part-time role.
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 Months), maternity cover contract. The successful candidate must be available to commence employment in mid-Oct 2026.
Closing Date: Fri 04 Sep 2026 at 12:00 noon
Interview Date: Anticipated in the week commencing 14 Sep 2026.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria:
- Knowledge of dance and the arts.
- Strong project management skills, preferably in a higher education context.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, relevant professional experience.
- Experience of network management, preferably in a higher education context.
- Experience of successfully delivering professional events both in person and online.
- An appreciation and understanding of The Place, its aims, and its ethos as outlined in the organisation's mission and vision statements.

Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of the nature of professional work in the dance of performing arts fields.
- Experience of working in a higher education alumni engagement, higher education administration, and/or higher education marketing role.
- Experience of contributing to alumni engagement strategy.
- Experience of alumni relations event delivery.

Job Responsibilities

- In collaboration with Senior Management, implement the alumni engagement strategy and associated programmes of activity, integrated into The Place's wider progammes (Artist Development, Continuing Professional Development, postgraduate study, Lifelong Learning Entitlement, Knowledge Exchange) to support and engage alumni in their ongoing professional, artistic and academic development.
- Develop and strengthen alumni networks nationally and internationally, inviting alumni to share their time and expertise back with The Place through appropriate channels and support the organisation's advocacy initiatives.
- Develop and prepare robust qualitative and quantitative evidence including case studies for the World-leading specialist provider funding application.
- Supported by the Communications Team, ensure regular and effective communication with alumni about events, opportunities, etc. in accordance with The Place Communications guidelines.
-Develop alumni-led reunion events.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Alumni Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Part time
Artform: Dance
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Alumni Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)

Organisation: The Place

Postcode: WC1H 9PY

How to Apply

You can find full information about this role as well as apply using the link supplied.

For a breakdown of what to expect from our general recruitment process, please see our information page (linked above) titled 'Recruitment Process'.

If you have any further questions that relate to this role before you make your application, you can send these to us addressed to: Anna Helsby, Director of Student Lifecycle and Well-Being at [email protected] and we will do our best to answer by email, or arrange for an informal online chat as appropriate. Please note we are not able to advise on the content of your application.

Contact name: Richard Lawrence-Allen
Contact email: [email protected]

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About The Place

The Place, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, our mission for the future remains steadfast: we are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.

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