City Host

A City Host is a volunteer leader within the British Alumni Network who helps foster a vibrant local alumni community. As a City Host, you will organize events and networking opportunities for alumni of UK universities in your city. This role is voluntary (unpaid) and typically lasts for a fixed term (up to 12 months), during which you will work closely with other City Hosts and the management to strengthen alumni engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise Local Alumni Events : Plan and host regular meet-ups, networking events, or social gatherings for alumni in your city. This includes arranging venues, coordinating event details, and ensuring a friendly, inclusive atmosphere for attendees.
• Welcome and Connect Members : Act as a friendly greeter and facilitator. Introduce new alumni to the community, help them feel included, and connect them with other members who share interests or professional fields.
• Communicate : Maintain regular communication with the British Alumni Network's parent organisation (HQ). Coordinate on event plans, report local updates, and share feedback or ideas. Ensure that your city's activities align with the wider network's guidelines and goals.
• Promote the Network : Use email, professional platforms, and social media to promote upcoming events and opportunities. Encourage alumni to join the network, participate in events, and stay engaged. You may also answer inquiries from members about the network or city-specific activities.
• Collaborate with Co-Hosts : If there are multiple City Hosts in your city, work as a team. Divide tasks, support each other in event planning, and jointly ensure that events run smoothly. Team collaboration helps in hosting events more regularly and makes volunteering more fun.
• Recognise and Nominate Alumni : Identify active or notable members in your community. City Hosts have the privilege to nominate fellow alumni for honors (e.g. Notable Alumni awards) within the network. (City Hosts cannot nominate themselves while in the role).

Note : City Hosts are expected to serve for a defined term (as per network policy) and uphold the network's values throughout their tenure.

Ideal Traits of a Successful City Host

To fulfil this role effectively, a City Host should possess the following qualities :

Skills Required

Networking, Event Planning, Communication