Job Description

Alumni Relations Officer (Fixed-Term)

Full-Time

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This is an exceptional opportunity for a new Alumni Relations Officer to join the Schools of Bridewell Royal Hospital (King Edward’s and Barrow Hills) in Witley, Surrey.

The Alumni Relations Officer will support the Alumni Relations & Outreach Manager in the delivery of a strategic, friendly and engaging alumni relations programme, and be responsible for assisting in the building life-long relationships with alumni in support of the schools and its future plans. The postholder will have a positive attitude, be creative and organised, and have a goal-orientated mindset.

We have been very successful in the last 18 months in re-engaging with the Alumni of King Edward’s, Witley and Barrow Hills, with over 1,200 previous pupils and staff now registered on our Bridewell Connect platform. The post-holder will play an important part in the further development of the Alumni Relations function, and in providing a range of opportunities for our Alumni to connect with the Schools, and for current pupils to engage with those who preceded them.

King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 475 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.

Barrow Hills School is a co-ed 2-13 years Preparatory School, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities & competitive rates of pay.

To apply, please complete the Application Form, along with a Cover Letter or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Friday 23rd May 2025.  Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd June 2025.  The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.

King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.