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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
Permanent, full time posts
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Fixed Term from 1 Sept 2021 to 31st August 2024. Full Time or two part-time posts (each equivalent to 2 to 3 days per week with a range of working patterns available).
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed Term, Full Time Position for 30 months
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent, Full Time Position
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full Time – Permanent
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Full Time – Fixed Term from 1 Sep 2021 until 31 Aug 2023
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Flexible homeworking opportunity. 1.0 FTE fixed term for two years. A secondment of up to two years to the role will also be considered.
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Terms: Permanent, Full Time post
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Management & Professional
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months- Full Time. Based in Milton Keynes- Flexible and home working can be discussed
MarComms
Full Time; Fixed Term Contract to 31 July 2022
The Open University in Wales
Full Time, Fixed Term until 31 July 2022
Academic Services
Permanent, Full time post
MarComms
Full Time, Permanent postion
Academic Services
Both roles are Full-time, Permanent
CIO Portfolio
Full Time- Fixed Term Contract for 3 years.
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Terms: Permanent, Full Time Post
Institute of Educational Technology
Full Time, Permanent. Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered.
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
x1 Full-time, permanent position and x1 Fixed-term Contract until 31 July 2022
CIO Portfolio
Full Time, Fixed Term Position from 1st Sept 2021 - 31st Aug 2022
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Permanent, Full Time Position
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full time, Permanent
Strategy Office
Permanent, Full Time. Whilst the role is contractually based in Milton Keynes, and the role-holder will need to be able to attend occasional meetings in Milton Keynes, there is considerable flexibility on location
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Full time / Permanent
The Open University in Wales
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months- Full Time. Based in Milton Keynes- Flexible and home working can be discussed
MarComms
Full-time, Fixed-term Contract for 18 months
Learner and Discovery Services
Permanent contract- 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours)- Would consider hours split across 3 or 4 working days per week.
University Secretary's Office
Administrative and Support
Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2021
Learner and Discovery Services
Permanent, Full Time post
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Permanent Contract, Full Time
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 - Part Time, 14.5 hours to be worked Wednesday & Thursdays
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Roles commence 14th June until 3rd October 2021
Academic Services
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 31 January 2023
Academic Services
Studentships
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
PhD Studentship
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
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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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