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.
Executive
CIO Portfolio
Academic
Full time, Permanent
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
3 year fixed term contract, Homeworking considered for a suitable candidate
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
A permanent post and a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
18.5 hours per week, 3 year fixed term contract
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Homeworker post – to be based in the South West locality, ideally in the Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Portsmouth or Southampton areas. Part-time and full-time vacancies available
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Institute of Educational Technology
Research, Enterprise and Scholarship
Permanent - Full Time
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Permanent – Full Time
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Permanent - Full Time
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
2 Year Fixed-Term contract
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Research
3 Years Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Management & Professional
Marketing
3 year fixed term contract - Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
16664 Fixed Term Contract ending 31/07/2020
Learner and Discovery Services
Full time, 12 month fixed term contract
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Fixed Term Contract for 1 year, full-time, 37 hours per week
Academic Services
Fixed term contract to July 2021. Flexible/part time hours considered
CIO Portfolio
Fixed term contract to July 2021. Flexible/part time hours considered
CIO Portfolio
Fixed term contracts 12 & 21 months. Flexible/part time considered
CIO Portfolio
Flexible/ part time considered
CIO Portfolio
Flexible/ part time considered
CIO Portfolio
Temporary contract until 31 December 2020
CIO Portfolio
Fixed Term Contract until January 2021, Full Time
Academic Services
Temporary Contract until 31st July 2021 with a possibility of extension, Full Time (part time may be considered, minimum 0.8 FTE)
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Fixed-term contract for 12 months with possibility of extension up until September 2021
Finance
The Open University in Wales
MarComms
Fixed term contract until 31 July 2021
CIO Portfolio
Administrative and Support
Fixed-term contract to 15 January 2021 - part-time 29.6 hours per week.
MarComms
Permanent
Learner and Discovery Services
Full time - 37 hour week
Academic Services
(Full time - could be part time)
University Secretary's Office
Fixed Term Contract until January 2022
Various units
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2020
Access, Careers and Teaching Support
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
MarComms
Permanent, full time or part-time with a minimum of 30 hours per week
Academic Services
Fixed Term Contract to 31/01/2022, Full time
Various units
Technical
Temporary 2-year contract
CIO Portfolio
Open University Worldwide (OUW)
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Business Development Unit
Business Development Unit
Studentships
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Research, Enterprise and Scholarship
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Four years from 01st February 2020. Stipend £15,375 per year.
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Studenships fully funded for 3.5 years
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Other
Various units
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