{"id":2830,"date":"2026-06-30T16:12:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/alumni\/?p=2830"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:15:10","slug":"could-you-be-an-international-alumni-community-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/alumni\/could-you-be-an-international-alumni-community-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Could you be an International Alumni Community Leader?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">We are&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">seeking Alumni Community Leaders&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">to serve as the main point of contact for the University of Westminster\u2019s alumni&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">communit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">y in China<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">This voluntary role&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">will&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125104237 BCX8\">support the growth of Westminster\u2019s global alumni network while fostering an inclusive and connected community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW125104237 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25792354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25792354 BCX8\">If you would like to volunteer as an Alumni Community Leader for your local area, please complete<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25792354 BCX8\">&nbsp;the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25792354 BCX8\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW25792354 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk\/s\/westminster\/westminster-alumni-community-leader-expression-of-interest-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW25792354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25792354 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Expression of Interest form<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25792354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25792354 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW25792354 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the purpose of the role?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an Alumni Community Leader, you will serve as the main point of contact for the University of Westminster\u2019s alumni in your local area. This volunteer role involves\u202fsocial\u202fevent\u202fplanning,&nbsp;communication&nbsp;and community engagement. Leaders are expected to organise at least 1\u20132 social events per year, share relevant opportunities and news, and support the growth of Westminster\u2019s global alumni network while fostering an inclusive and connected community.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who will I report to?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will report to the Alumni Relations Office at the University of Westminster and\u202fmaintain\u202fregular communication with the team.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the time commitment?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time requirements vary based on the size and engagement of your local alumni community. At a minimum, you should organise 1\u20132 events per year,\u202franging from formal networking sessions to casual meetups.\u202fYou\u2019ll\u202falso actively\u202fparticipate\u202fin your local alumni social group by posting and encouraging engagement\u202fthrough the digital communication platform.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the term length?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The term is typically one year and may be renewed annually. While we value flexibility, the role is designed to give you time to grow and make a meaningful impact.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What will be my key responsibilities?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Engagement\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organise alumni meetups, reunions and events that foster networking and community building.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthen connections among local alumni.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promote diverse and inclusive participation.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome alumni returning from the UK and support prospective students heading to Westminster.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facilitate opportunities for professional development, career\u00a0networking\u00a0and mentorship.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104871435 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104871435 BCX8\">University Liaison\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106976414 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106976414 BCX8\">Provide feedback from the community to the Alumni Relations Office.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW106976414 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153841008 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153841008 BCX8\">Promote university-led campaigns,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153841008 BCX8\">events<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153841008 BCX8\">\u00a0and initiatives.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW153841008 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135168267 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135168267 BCX8\">Celebrate and share local alumni achievements with the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135168267 BCX8\">U<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135168267 BCX8\">niversity.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW135168267 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Communication\u00a0and\u00a0Promotion\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collaborate with the Alumni Office to manage messaging within your local alumni group.\u202fPost\u202ffrequently\u00a0and at a minimum\u00a0of\u202fonce\u202fa week\u202fin the group to share relevant opportunities and encourage engagement and connections.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Act as the local contact for alumni wishing to reconnect with the University or for those who are considering studying at Westminster.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help connect alumni with one another for collaboration and support.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promote Westminster\u2019s initiatives and highlight ways\u202fthat\u202falumni can support current students.\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What skills&nbsp;and attributes&nbsp;do I need?\u202f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong interpersonal and communication skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Passion for community-building and engagement.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organised, proactive\u00a0and reliable.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comfortable using digital platforms (e.g. Teams, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, WeChat).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the expectations&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitments&nbsp;involved?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organise at least 1\u20132 alumni events per year.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post\u202ffrequently\u00a0and at a minimum of once a week\u202fthrough the communication platform\u202fused by your alumni social group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attend quarterly check-ins with the Alumni Relations Office.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share brief updates on activities and events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Represent the University positively and professionally.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uphold the University\u2019s values and community standards.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u202fWhat support\u00a0and\u00a0resources\u00a0will be provided?\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dedicated Contact at the Alumni Relations Office:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A named contact for guidance, regular check-ins, and ongoing support.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Onboarding\u00a0and\u00a0Induction:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A comprehensive induction session to introduce you to the role,\u00a0expectations\u00a0and best practices, along with a digital welcome pack.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Event Planning Toolkit:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access to a toolkit with templates for invitations, promotional materials, event\u00a0checklists\u00a0and guidance on running in-person and virtual events.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promotional Support:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help with promoting your events and initiatives through university channels (e.g. alumni newsletters, social media, website).\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access to Alumni Insights:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access to relevant local alumni data (in accordance with\u202fdata protection policies) to help with outreach and engagement.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&nbsp;will be&nbsp;my recognition&nbsp;and&nbsp;development&nbsp;opportunities?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital badge and LinkedIn recommendation at the end of the term\u202fto\u202fshowcase\u202fyour dedication\u202fas a leader of the Westminster alumni community.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invitations to special volunteer appreciation events or leadership webinars.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Opportunities to be featured in alumni stories,\u00a0newsletters\u00a0or case studies.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the application&nbsp;and&nbsp;selection&nbsp;process?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To apply, please complete the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk\/s\/westminster\/westminster-alumni-community-leader-expression-of-interest-form\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expression of Interest form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Full details, including\u202ftimelines and next steps will be shared upon\u202freceiving your\u202fapplication. 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