Charitable Foundation & Alumni Relations Officer

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 18-01-2026
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: £25,829 - £29,762 pro-rata
• Hours: 22.5 per week
• Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

Plumpton College has been at the forefront of land-based education for over a century, with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and community engagement. We are an ambitious and supportive college, passionate about creating opportunities for our students, alumni, and the wider community. We are looking for a Charitable Foundation & Alumni Relations Officer to support our charitable initiatives and alumni network. This role will play a key part in fundraising, alumni engagement, and communications, helping to strengthen relationships with supporters locally, nationally, and internationally.

The role

The Charitable Foundation & Alumni Relations Officer will provide vital administrative and operational support to the Chair of the Charitable Foundation, ensuring the smooth running of meetings, events, and fundraising activities. The post-holder will engage with donors, volunteers, and alumni to advance the College’s charitable objectives, while also helping to develop and maintain a comprehensive alumni network. In addition, the role will involve supporting marketing and communications initiatives, including newsletters, social media, and website content. The post-holder will also play a key part in Centenary project activities, ensuring these align with the College’s wider charitable and engagement objectives, and will monitor and report on the impact of charitable and alumni initiatives.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and proactive individual with strong administrative, organisational, and project coordination skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and volunteer management, alongside excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM/donor management systems, together with accuracy in data management, is essential. Knowledge of the charity sector and marketing campaigns would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, prioritising tasks effectively, and demonstrating a commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles.

Working with us

• The post is 3 days per week (actual days to be decided with the successful postholder), 08:30–17:00, with some flexibility required to support events outside of normal hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Annual leave entitlement is 26 working days, 8 statutory holidays, and up to 5 efficiency closure days at Christmas, pro-rata for part-time according to agreed working pattern.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (including life assurance), free parking, and access to our competitively priced dining service.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development to support personal and professional growth.
• The College is committed to equality and diversity, and this role requires a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

Why join us

• Contribute to Plumpton College’s charitable impact and alumni engagement in a meaningful way.
• Be part of a friendly, professional, and ambitious team.
• Help strengthen connections across our community and ensure the College’s legacy continues for the next generation.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.  

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.  

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.