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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All those applying for and accepting a Staff Tutor role should note that:
A key responsibility of the Staff Tutor role is the supervision, coordination and training of the Associate Lecturers who deliver the tutorial function for OU students. It is important therefore that all Staff Tutors are aware that in Autumn 2018 new and enhanced Associate Lecturer terms and conditions of employment (“New Terms”) were negotiated and agreed with the Trade Union. Associate Lecturer union members confirmed their acceptance of these New Terms when balloted in January 2019. As a result of this all employed Associate Lecturers will transition to the New Terms in due course. The timescale for this change is not yet fully confirmed but the current implementation plan indicates that it will be Autumn 2021, dependent on the necessary IT systems being developed.
These changes for Associate Lecturers are likely to mean that some aspects of the duties carried out under the Staff Tutor role under Appendix 2B of the current terms will necessarily evolve, however the Academic terms and conditions offered to Staff Tutors (grade and hours etc) will remain unchanged.
Academic
Full-time, part time would be considered.
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Both roles permanent, full time. Salary offered dependant on qualifications and experience.
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent - Location: Open University office location in Milton Keynes, Belfast, Cardiff or Edinburgh. Frequent travel to Milton Keynes office will be required if based in another location.
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Access, Careers and Teaching Support
Academic Services
4 Year Fixed Term Contract - Full-time, possible job share considered
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Permanent - Full-time, possible job share considered
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Permanent and full time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full Time,Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2021
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Research
20 Months Fixed Term Contract, 0.5FTE
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full time, 30 month Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility of extension)
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Management & Professional
Fixed Term 3 years, Full time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
3 year fixed term contract - Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed term contract or secondment 24 mths.
CIO Portfolio
Fixed-term contract until 12/02/2021
Access, Careers and Teaching Support
Permanent
CIO Portfolio
Finance
Fixed term contract until 31 December 2021
People Services
Fixed term to 31 December 2020
The Open University in Wales
Temporary Contract until 31st December 2020, Full Time
Access, Careers and Teaching Support
Administrative and Support
Fixed Term contract until 31st July 2020, Full Time
Access, Careers and Teaching Support
Part time role (0.7FTE), Fixed term contract to 28 February 2021
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Part time Role (0.7FTE) Fixed Term Contract to 28 February 2021
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Various length of contracts from 6 to 14 months
Finance
Fixed Term Contract to 31/01/2022, Full time
Various units
Permanent, Full Time
Estates
Learner and Discovery Services
Permanent / Full Time
The Open University in Wales
Permanent; Part-time 18.5 hours per week
The Open University in Wales
Studentships
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Studenships fully funded for 3.5 years
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full Time 3.5year Research Studentship
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Four years duration, Start date: As soon as possible. Stipend £15,375 per year
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Three years from October 2020
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Other
Various units
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