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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:
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.
Executive
3 Year - Fixed Term Contract. Open to flexible working arrangements/ location
MarComms
Academic
Part time / 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered.
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full Time, Permanent
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full Time (Part time/30 hours per week would also be considered); 36-month Fixed Term Contract
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Research
Part Time 18.5 hours per week (0.5FTE), Fixed Term Contract until 30th April 2024
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Fixed Term (24 Months)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2022, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Management & Professional
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months- Full Time. Based in Milton Keynes- Flexible and home working can be discussed
MarComms
Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered.
MarComms
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months- Full Time. Based in Milton Keynes- Flexible and home working can be discussed
MarComms
Permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Fixed Term Contract 12 Months, Full Time Post
MarComms
Permanent Part-Time (22 hours)
Learner and Discovery Services
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full Time, Fixed Term maternity cover 5 April 2021 until 15 May 2022
Academic Services
Part time (18.5 hours per week), Permanent
Learner and Discovery Services
Permanent, Full Time post
Learner and Discovery Services
Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2022
Various units
Permanent, full time post
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2022
Various units
Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2022
CIO Portfolio
Administrative and Support
Permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Part Time (4 hours per week), Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2024
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Full Time / 12 month FTC
The Open University in Wales
The Open University in Scotland
Permanent, Full Time post
Learner and Discovery Services
Permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Open University Worldwide (OUW)
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months- Full Time Based in Milton Keynes- Flexible and home working can be discussed
Business Development Unit
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months- Full Time Based in Milton Keynes- Flexible and home working can be discussed
Business Development Unit
Open University Student Association (OUSA)
Full-time, Fixed Term. Maternity Cover, 8 months with potential to extend.
Open University Students Association
Full-time, Fixed Term initially until 31 July 2022.
Open University Students Association
Studentships
A full-time three-year PhD studentship
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
3 Year Studentships
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full time three-year and four-year Studentships
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Stipend: £15,546 (2021 rate) per annum for 3 years and tuition fee covered
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
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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