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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. 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 TEAMS for remote interviews and will provide guidance for candidates not familiar with using TEAMS. We will also seek alternatives where TEAMS isn’t possible.
Academic
3 x Full Time Positions Available - (37 hours per week)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
1 year Fixed term contract, Full Time post (Part-time or job share applicants will be considered)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full Time – Fixed Term from 1 Sep 2021 until 31 Aug 2023
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full-time FTC 36 months
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years. We are looking to fill a total of 2.7 FTE so we would be open to candidates wanting full time or part time hours. Home working can be discussed but there will be an expectation to be in Milton Keynes fairly regularly.
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Permanent, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Permanent, full time posts (discussions around flexibility are welcome)
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Permanent, Full Time Post
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
*The current daily rate of pay is £138.90 (including holiday pay), 3 days pay per school
Access, Careers and Teaching Support
Full Time – Permanent
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Research
Full-time FTC 36 months
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Management & Professional
Full-time, Permanent
CIO Portfolio
Fixed-term Contract until 28th February 2022
People Services
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2022
Academic Services
Full-time, Permanent
People Services
Fixed-term Contract until 8th May 2022
People Services
Full-time, permanent
CIO Portfolio
Full Time; Fixed Term Contract to 31 July 2022
The Open University in Wales
Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Administrative and Support
Fixed Term until 31st January 2023, Full Time
Academic Services
1 year Fixed-term, Part-time post (18.5 hours per week)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Fixed Term position until April 2022, Full Time
Academic Services
Roles commence 17th May or 14 June 2021 until 31st October 2021
Academic Services
Permanent full time
Open University Validation Partnerships
Open University Worldwide (OUW)
Full Time, permanent position
Business Development Unit
Full Time post, Fixed Term Contract to 1st July 2022
Business Development Unit
12 month fixed term contract, full time post. Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered.
Business Development Unit
Studentships
3- 6 years on a full time or flexible/part time basis from October 2021
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
PhD Studentship
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
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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