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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.
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
Full Time Permanent x 2
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Homeworker post to be based in the South West locality, ideally in the Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Portsmouth or Southampton areas
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full Time, 3 Year Fixed Term Contract. Secondment can be considered.
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Based in Cardiff, Wales. Homeworking considered for a suitable candidate 0.5 – 0.6FTE – 2 year fixed term contract. A secondment to the role will also be considered.
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Homeworker on behalf of the Open University with some work in Milton Keynes, Nottingham and other Open University venues. There is an option to be based in Milton Keynes or Nottingham
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Part-time 0.5FTE (18.5hrs), based in the North of England, ideally in the Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Yorkshire areas
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Part Time (18.5hrs), based in the Midlands – West Midlands, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire or Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Part-time 0.5FTE (18.5hrs), based in the East of England, which covers Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Part Time (18.5hrs), to be based in the North of England, ideally in the Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Yorkshire areas
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Management & Professional
Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2021, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term Contract for 3 years, Full Time
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Permanent, full-time
CIO Portfolio
Permanent, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed term contract until end September 2021, Full Time (37hrs, Monday – Friday)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full-time, permanent
CIO Portfolio
Administrative and Support
FTC 14th April 2020 until 31st October 2020
Learner and Discovery Services
1 post in Nottingham 17189 - temporary until July 2021 / 1 post based in Manchester or Milton Keynes 17190 - maternity cover until June 2021
Academic Services
Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
Learner and Discovery Services
Studentships
Three years from October 2020
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
This studentship is fully funded for 3 years and covers tuition fees and a stipend of £15,009 per year
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
3.5 Year Research Studentships
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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If you have any comments or concerns about any stage of 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,
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