General vacancies
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:
Please note: If you have not heard from the Resourcing Hub within a week of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in the The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions
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Academic
Permanent Contract
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Regular travel to Milton Keynes, and other locations in England, will be required
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Regular travel to Milton Keynes, and other locations in England, will be required
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Regular travel to Milton Keynes, and other locations in England, will be required
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Regular travel to Milton Keynes, and other locations in England, will be required
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Regular travel to Milton Keynes, and other locations in England, will be required
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
FTC for 16 months - Full Time
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full Time (part-time considered) Fixed Term for 8 months
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term Contract to 30/04/2021, 29.6 hours per week, 0.8 FTE part-time role
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
22.2 hours per week, 0.6 FTE part-time role
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
4 year fixed term contract (Part time contract of 0.8FTE would be considered
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Research
2 year Fixed Term Contract
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term-30 Months – Full Time
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
3 year Fixed Term Contract - Full time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full Time - Fixed Term ending 31st August 2020
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Management & Professional
Part-time, 18.5 hours per week - Temporary Contract until 31 December 2020
Academic Services
12 Month Fixed Term Contract: maternity cover
Strategy Office
Temporary contract for 12 months
People Services
FTC until August 2020
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed-term contract until 31st July 2020
Learner and Discovery Services
Fixed Term Contract fo 36 months
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
36 month Fixed Term Contract - 0.5 FTE
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Roles offered on a full time or part time basis, minimum 0.7 FTE
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
22.2 hours per week (3 days a week)
The Open University in Wales
The Open University in Scotland
Permanent, 37 hours per week
The Open University in Wales
Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
The Open University in Scotland
Fixed Term Contract – 12 months, Full time role
International Development Office
Marketing
Permanent Full Time
Academic Services
Administrative and Support
Fixed Term Contract 2 years
Learner and Discovery Services
Estates
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Along with the application form, please include a CV and 2 page cover letter, clearly stating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification.
Academic Services
Ref: 16230 – temporary contract until June 2020 (1 post), Ref : 16231 – permanent position (2 posts)
People Services
Permanent, 37 hours per week
The Open University in Wales
Full Time (Part-time Considered)
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
2 Fixed term contracts for 6 months
Learner and Discovery Services
Temporary Contract for 12 months
Research, Enterprise and Scholarship
Technical
CIO Portfolio
Open University Worldwide (OUW)
2 year fixed term contract
Business Development Unit
2 year fixed term contract
Business Development Unit
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Business Development Unit
Business Development Unit
Business Development Unit
Other
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Full time - 3 year programme (with time off for study)
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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