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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 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.
Executive
Permanent, Full Time. Home-based will be considered with travel to Milton Keynes campus as required.
MarComms
Permanent, Full Time. Home-based will be considered with travel to Milton Keynes campus as required.
Audit
Academic
Fixed Term Contract (up to 30/6/22), Full Time or Part-Time
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full Time (37 hours), Permanent
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Fixed Term Contract (3 years), Full Time
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Research
Fixed term for 2 years, full-time. Job share and home working would be considered but must be willing to travel to Milton Keynes as required.
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Management & Professional
Permanent, Full Time Milton Keynes- Home working can be discussed but there will be an expectation to be in
Finance
2 full-time (37 hours per week) posts – one permanent and one 3-year fixed term contract.
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full-time, permanent
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term until 30 September 2022, Full Time post
Academic Services
Full-time, permanent
People Services
Fixed Term Contract till 31st July 2023, Full Time post. Currently working remotely due to Covid restrictions. Flexible working patterns may be considered in due course. Regular travel to MK may be required.
MarComms
Permanent, Full Time. Home working can be discussed with regular travel to Milton Keynes.
Finance
Fixed Term Contract (up to 6/6/2022), Full Time
Learner and Discovery Services
Full-time, permanent
People Services
Full-time, permanent
People Services
Full time, permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Fixed Term Contract (18 months), Full Time
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Full time
Estates
Permanent, Full Time post
Academic Services
1 Year Fixed-Term Contracts x2
People Services
Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2022, Full Time
Academic Services
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2022
Academic Services
Full-time, permanent
People Services
Full-time, Permanent
The Open University in Wales
Full-time, permanent
CIO Portfolio
Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/7/23), Full Time
Learner and Discovery Services
Temporary to 9th December 2022 (Maternity Cover)
The Open University in Scotland
12 month FTC, Full time
Business Development Unit
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2023
Academic Services
Administrative and Support
Permanent, Full time
Estates
Fixed Term Contract (up to 19/08/2022), Full Time
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Full time
Estates
Permanent, Full Time
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Temporary till 31st July 2022
The Open University in Scotland
Full Time – Permanent - various, flexible work patterns considered
The Open University in Wales
Permanent, Full Time post
Research, Enterprise and Scholarship
Full time, permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Full Time, Permanent
The Open University in Wales
Multiple locations. 1 Fixed-term Contract until 31st August 2022 & 1 Fixed-term Contract until 31st July 2022
CIO Portfolio
Full-time, permanent
CIO Portfolio
Permanent, Full Time. Home working can be discussed with regular travel to Milton Keynes.
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Open University Worldwide (OUW)
Fixed term contract for 2 years, Full Time
Business Development Unit
Full-time, permanent
Business Development Unit
Open University Student Association (OUSA)
Full time, permanent position
Open University Students Association
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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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