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We have vacancies available for a wide range of roles within the University including support, executive positions, and research jobs among many other types of roles. For information on how to apply, please see how do I apply for a general vacancy at the University.
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our current employment opportunities are listed below:
The Open University remains open, operating and recruiting. We're working hard to ensure that our vacancies pages are up to date.
It's possible there could be some disruption to the application and recruitment processes during this time but our team is still working hard to bring you the best possible service and we are available should you require any assistance.
Following the move to many more people working from home, organisations and internet service providers have increased their on-line security and we recommend that candidates check your ‘junk’ or ‘spam’ folder as emails sent from our application system may be diverted to these.
The University is carefully monitoring guidance issued by the UK Government regarding COVID-19 and the latest information for our students, can be found here: https://help.open.ac.uk/coronavirus-covid19
Many activities are however now being only conducted remotely, including interviews. We use Skype for remote interviews and will provide guidance for candidates not familiar with using Skype. We will also seek alternatives where Skype isn’t possible.
Academic
Permanent, 0.6FTE, Homeworker post to be based in the Midlands – Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire or Rutland
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Flexible working can be discussed but regular travel to Milton Keynes campus and other locations within the UK nations will be required.
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Fixed Term – 2 years, Full Time (This post is advertised as a full-time position. However, part time hours to a minimum of 30 hours per week could be considered where a case for effective time management can be made)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent, Part Time Post 0.5FTE. Flexible working patterns will be considered.
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Part Time post (0.5WTE – 18.5 hours). Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered.
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full Time, Permanent
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Research
Fixed Term Contract, 2 years (Flexible working patterns will be considered)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Management & Professional
Full Time, Permanent
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed-term until 31/07/2021 Part-time
Academic Services
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
People Services
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
People Services
The Open University in Scotland
Permanent full time post
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Part Time Permanent 22 hours
Learner and Discovery Services
Fixed Term Contract until July 2022, Full Time post (see the Job Description for details on part-time allowance)
Learner and Discovery Services
Full Time, Fixed Term until 31 July 2021
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Permanent, Full Time
Learner and Discovery Services
Full Time, 3 x Fixed Term Contracts until July 2022
Learner and Discovery Services
Permanent, Part Time - 30 hours per week
Academic Services
Fixed Term Contract for 15 months
CIO Portfolio
Fixed Term Contract until end of July 2022
CIO Portfolio
Fixed Term Contract until end of July 2022
CIO Portfolio
Part Time (0.5 FTE) FTC until September 2024
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 30 April 2021
Open University Validation Partnerships
Full time. Permament.
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full time permanent
CIO Portfolio
Full time permanent
CIO Portfolio
Full-time, permanent
CIO Portfolio
Permanent full time post
MarComms
The Open University in Scotland
Permanent, Full time post
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Students)
Permanent Full-Time
Learner and Discovery Services
Permanent, Full time post
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Students)
Administrative and Support
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract to 31 July 2021
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent, full time (37 hours)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full Time, 2 x Fixed Term Contracts until July 2022
Learner and Discovery Services
Part Time (0.2FTE - equivalent to 1 day per week), Fixed Term until September 2024
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
1 x Permanent Contract, 2 x Fixed Term Contracts, Full Time
Academic Services
Permanent, Full Time
Academic Services
Fixed Term Contract until 29th April 2022
People Services
Full Time, Permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Full time, Permanent
Finance
Studentships
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
2 year Full Time PhD Studentship
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
1 x Three year studentship
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Other
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
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Contact us
If you have any queries or questions about the recruitment process, or regarding your application, please contact: Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk.
If you have any feedback regarding the recruitment process, please contact the Senior Resourcing Account Manager who will look into the matter.
Senior Resourcing Account Manager,
Resourcing Hub,
The Open University,
Walton Hall,
Milton Keynes,
MK7 6AA
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