Alumni Manager
East London Arts & Music, London, E3 3TA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: from £44,538 - £50,474
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Alumni Manager at East London Arts and Music (ELAM) plays a dynamic, relationship-driven role at the heart of our mission to create meaningful and sustained pathways into the creative industries for young people from underrepresented backgrounds. You will lead the development and delivery of ELAM’s alumni strategy, building a thriving and engaged alumni community while ensuring that graduates continue to feel supported, connected and equipped to progress successfully within the creative industries.
You will oversee a wide range of activity including alumni engagement, employability support, industry networking, recruitment partnerships, events and communications. Working closely with alumni, industry partners, recruitment agencies and the wider ELAM team, you will create opportunities that support progression into employment, internships, apprenticeships and further study, while strengthening long-term relationships between alumni, current trainees and the creative sector.
A key part of the role is developing and maintaining systems and programmes that support industry readiness and career progression beyond graduation. This includes providing practical employability support such as CV development, interview preparation, portfolio guidance, networking support and signposting opportunities, alongside creating resources, workshops and regular communications tailored to the needs of the alumni community.
You will also play a central role in building and managing ELAM’s alumni network and alumni board, coordinating events and initiatives that celebrate alumni success, encourage collaboration and strengthen the wider ELAM community. This includes supporting major events such as ELAM’s anniversary celebrations and developing content such as alumni stories, interviews and case studies that showcase progression and impact.
This is a hands-on role suited to an organised, proactive and highly relational professional with strong communication and partnership-building skills, an understanding of the creative industries and a genuine commitment to widening access and supporting young people to thrive in their careers and beyond.
What the school offers its staff
-35 Days Annual Leave entitlement
-Great opportunities for CPD and professional growth
-Termly wellbeing days
-Seasonal ticket loan scheme
-Staff Cycle to work Scheme
-Yearly appraisal and pay review
-Highly supportive staff team
-Local government pension scheme (LGPS)
-Central location and excellent transport links
-Friendly and diverse student and staff community
-Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning
Further information about the job
- Strong understanding of the creative industries and the pathways into employment, freelance work and further study
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage confidently with alumni, industry partners and external stakeholders
- Experience of developing and maintaining professional partnerships and networks
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and events simultaneously
- Knowledge of employability and industry readiness, including CVs, portfolios, interview preparation and professional behaviours
- Ability to support and motivate young people and alumni from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds
- Experience of planning and delivering events, workshops, programmes or community engagement initiatives
- Confident using data, tracking systems and digital platforms to monitor engagement and progression outcomes
- Proactive, adaptable and innovative approach to problem-solving and opportunity development
- Commitment to ELAM’s vision of widening access, increasing representation and supporting young people to thrive in the creative industries
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About East London Arts & Music
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or college
- School size
- 275 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- East London Arts & Music website
- Email address
- mnelson@elam.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02075152159
Arranging a visit to East London Arts & Music
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mnelson@elam.co.uk.
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