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.
Permanent, Full Time
Academic Services
Opportunity to work from home occasionally.Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full-time, Permanent
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed term contract to 31st December 2023, Full Time post
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Full time Permanent
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full time, 4 positions available for a fixed 42 months from 3rd May 2021
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Fixed Term Contract for 18 months, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full Time Permanent Post
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent, Full Time
Learner and Discovery Services
Full time, permanent
CIO Portfolio
Permanent
The Open University in Scotland
Permanent, Full Time
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
2 x Fixed Term Positions for 6 months, 1 x Fixed Term Position until July 2021, 1 x Fixed Term Position for 2 years and 1 x Permanent Position, Full Time
Academic Services
Full Time post, Fixed Term Contract to end July 2022
Business Development Unit
Part Time – 21 hours per week (actual salary for 21 hours £13,840 – £15,564)
Open University Students Association
3 Year Studentships
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
3 Year Studentships
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
3 Year Studentships available
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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You can find information here on Teaching with the OU.
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