Director of Community, Alumni Relations and Development Community, Alumni Relations and Develop Location: Aston University John Cadbury House Salary: Competitive (for the right individual, we''re open to discussion around salary expectations at the interview stage) Contract Type: Permanent Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 27 June 2025 Interview Date: Friday 25 July 2025 Reference: 0673-24 Release Date: Friday 16 May 2025 About the Role Are you passionate about building powerful communities, creating lasting relationships, and unlocking transformational opportunities through engagement and philanthropy? Aston University is looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Community, Alumni Relations and Development (CARD) function at a time of unprecedented ambition and growth. As Director of CARD, you will play a critical role in delivering Aston''s 2030 Strategy, a bold vision that places our community at the heart of everything we do. This is more than an advancement role - it is an opportunity to reimagine how a university works with its alumni, partners, and supporters to create shared value for society.You will lead a talented, dedicated team, nurturing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. You''ll work alongside senior leaders including the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Commercial Officer to shape and execute a strategic approach to alumni engagement, civic partnership, and philanthropic fundraising. You will be a senior voice ..... full job details .....