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Academic

Lectureship in Electronics and Intelligent Systems

Unit: STEM, School of Engineering and Innovation

Salary: £ To be added (AC2-AC3)

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20524

Terms: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 3 January 12noon

It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that regular attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be three days a week.
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Staff Tutor in Psychology and Counselling x 2

Unit: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)

Salary: £43,414 to £51,805 p.a. pro-rata

Location: Homeworker

Please quote reference: 20521

Terms:  1 Fixed Term Contract for 18 months, full-time – 37 hours per week.  1 Fixed Term Contract for 3 years, part-time – 18.5 hours per week.  

Closing Date: 13 December 2022, 12:00 noon
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Associate Head of School, Social Work

Unit:  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)

Salary:  £54,949 to £61,823

Secondment to Senior Lecturer scale AC4, (external candidates will be appointed to a substantive post at the Senior Lecturer grade). Office Holder Allowance (OHA) for the AHoS role at 0.5 FTE is £4,313 per annum

Terms: This is a full time Senior Lecturer role with O.5 of the Full time equivalent (FTE) offered on a 2 year term of office for the AHoS role with the option of a third year, through mutual agreement with the Head of School. Following the term, you will return to a substantive post within the school.

Location: The contractual location of this role is Milton Keynes; however we are happy to offer flexible/remote working. You should live within a commutable distance to our Milton Keynes office as regular travel will be required.

Please quote reference:  20489

Closing Date: 16 November 2022 by 12:00 noon
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Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

Unit: The Faculty of Business and Law

Salary: 43,414- £51,805

Location: Milton Keynes- Hybrid working is available with ad-hoc travel into Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20471

Terms: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 25 November 2022- 12:00

 
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Staff Tutor, Nursing

Unit:  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies

Salary: £43,414 – £51,805

Location: Home worker 

Please quote reference: 20457

Terms:  Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 16 November 2022 – 12:00
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Studentships

Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership Open University/AHRC PhD Studentships

Unit :  Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Salary :  Stipend £17,668 per annum
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership Open University/AHRC PhD Studentships
Fully funded studentship starting October 2023
Closing Date :  11 January, 2023 – 12:00
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Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership – Black and Global Majority

Unit :  Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Salary :  £17,668 per year
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership – Black and Global Majority
Fully funded studentship starting October 2023
Closing Date :  11 January, 2023 – 12:00
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Studentship: Schools of empire: Class, race, and colonialism, c. 1750-1945

Unit :  Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Salary :  Stipend £17,668 per annum + £550 (see below)
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  Studentships – Schools of empire: Class, race, and colonialism, c. 1750-1945
Fully funded studentship starting October 2023
Closing Date :  11 January, 2023 – 12:00
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Studentship: Lives of medieval books in the National Trust Libraries

Unit :  Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Salary :  Stipend £17,668 per annum + £550 (see below)
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  Studenships – Lives of medieval books in the National Trust Libraries
Fully funded studentship starting October 2023
Closing Date :  11 January, 2023 – 12:00
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Studentship: BioPlastic Lives: Developing a technical and social understanding of bioplastic objects through investigating their care, ageing and agency in a museum context

Unit :  Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Salary :  Stipend £17,668 per annum + £550 (see below)
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  Studentship: BioPlastic Lives
Fully-Funded Studentship starting October 2023
Closing Date :  11 January, 2023 – 12:00
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Studentship: Articulating the value of community engagement in the built environment

Unit :  Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
Salary :  Stipend £17,668 per annum + £550 (see below)
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  Studentship: Articulating the value of community engagement in the built environment
Fully-Funded Studentship starting October 2023
Closing Date :  11 January, 2023 – 12:00
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Research

Post-Doctoral Research Associate, REDEFINE

Unit: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Salary: £35,333

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20486

Terms: Permanent, Full-Time post – 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 29^th November 2022 – 12:00

Associate Lecturers in School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care in Wales – K123

Unit:  Associate Lecturers  

Salary:  £35,333 Pro Rata 
Location:  Wales  
Please quote reference:  WELS_K123 
Part-Time: FTE 0.113  
Closing Date:  06 December 2022 – 12 noon 

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Darlithwyr Cyswllt yn yr Ysgol Iechyd, Lles a Gofal Cymdeithasol yng Nghyrmu – K123

Uned:  Darlithwyr Cyswllt 
Cyflog:  £35,333 Pro Rata 
Lleoliad: Cymru  
Dyfynnwch y cyfeirnod hwn: WELS_K123 
Rhan-amser: 0.113 CALl  
Dyddiad Cau: 06 Rhagfyr 2022 – 12 canol dydd 

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Associate Lecturers in Policing – Practice Tutor (PT) Role

Unit :  Associate Lecturers

Salary :  £35,333 Pro Rata
Location: Various Locations

Please quote reference :  XBXY134

Part – Time: approx 0.5 FTE

Closing Date : 31 March 2023, 12 noon 
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Darlithwyr Cyswllt ym maes Plismona – Rôl Tiwtor Ymarfer

Uned :  Darlithwyr Cyswllt

Cyflog :  £35,333 Pro Rata

Lleoliad: Lleoliadau amrywiol

Dyfynnwch y rhif cyfeirnod :  XBXY134

Rhan-amser: tua 0.5 CALl

Dyddiad Cau : 31 Mawrth 2023, Hanner Dydd
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Associate Lecturers for MSc Project Supervision in the Schools of C&C and E&I

Unit :  Associate Lecturers
Salary :  £35,333 Pro Rata
Location :  Various locations
Please quote reference : STEM _T802 
Closing Date :  28th November 2022 –  12 noon
Part-Time:  0.11 – 0.22 FTE
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Darlithwyr Cyswllt i oruchwylio prosiectau rhaglenni MSc yn yr ysgolion Cyfrifiadura a Chyfathrebu a Pheirianneg ac Arloesedd

Uned:  Darlithwyr Cyswllt
Cyflog:  £35,333 Pro Rata
Lleoliad:  Lleoliadau amrywiol
Dyfynnwch y cyfeirnod: STEM _T802
Dyddiad Cau: 28 Tachwedd 12 hanner dydd
Rhan-amser: 0.11-0.22 CALl
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Associate Lecturers in Computer Science and Cyber Security (TM359)

Unit:  Associate Lecturers
Salary:  £35,333 Pro Rata 
Location:  Various locations 
Please quote reference: STEM_TM359 
Part-Time: 0.09 FTE 
Closing Date:  25 November 2022 – 12 Noon 

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Darlithwyr Cyswllt mewn Gwyddor Cyfrifiadureg a Seiberddiogelwch (TM359)

Uned: Darlithwyr Cyswllt  
Cyflog:  £35,333 Pro Rata 
Lleoliad:  Lleoliadau amrywiol 
Dyfynnwch y cyfeirnod: STEM_TM359 
Rhan amser / 0.09 CALl 
Dyddiad Cau : 25 Tachwedd 2022 – 12 canol dydd 

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Teaching vacancies

The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). 

We value diversity and we recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and culture. We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Below we have exciting opportunities to join our Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) as an Associate Lecturer. 

Our students study flexibly with the experts in distance learning. They’ll have a tutor, and access to lively online tutorials and student forums and all the support they’ll need to succeed. 

To find out about the Faculty of Arts and Social Science.

Did you know that we featured in the Jobs and Careers Magazine Summer Edition!

You can also join our talent pool to find out about upcoming roles and Associate Lecturer Recuitment events.

Ready to push yourself, as well as students?

Please consider the 1.3FTE limit when applying for our vacancies

Associate Lecturers already employed by the University and seeking opportunities should ensure they are logged in. Roles are advertised under the Expression of Interest for Associate Lecturer FTE section which can be found at the bottom of the General Vacancies page https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies.

Information and FAQs for Recruitment

Staff Tutor in History

Unit: The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Salary: £43,414 to £ 51,805

Location: Homeworker

Please quote reference: 20490

Terms: Permanent, Full-Time post, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 7 December, 2022 – 12:00

Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered.
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Administrative and Support

Accounting Assistant

Unit: Finance and Business Services

Salary: £28,762- £34,308

Location: Milton Keynes – Hybrid working is available with the expectation of working in the Milton Keynes office 2 days per week.

Reference: 20528

Terms: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 30 November 2022 – 12:00 noon
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Position Management Administrator X2

Position Management Administrator X2

Unit: People Services

Salary: £24,285 to £27,131

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20522

X2 Full-time, Permanent

Closing date: 30 November 2022 – 12:00
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Development Co-ordinator

Unit: Academic Services

Salary: £24,285 to £27,131 pro-rata

Location: Nottingham

Please quote reference: 20503

Terms: Part-time (0.5FTE), Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2023)

Closing Date: 23 November 2022 – 12:00 (noon)

 
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PA & Team Coordinator

Unit: People Services

Salary: £28,762 to £31,411

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20494

Full-time, Fixed-term Contract until 31^st July 2024

Closing date: 17 November 2022 – 12:00
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Team Assistant (Academic Support) – Scotland

Unit: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Salary: £24,285 – £27,131 pro-rata (actual £21,659 – £24,198)

Location: Edinburgh

Please quote reference: 20492

Terms: Part-time (33 hours per week), Permanent Contract.

Closing date: 24 November 2022 by 12 noon

Flexible working patterns will be considered. Remote working is available, but it is expected that you will work on site on a regular basis or when required. You must therefore live within a commutable distance of the Edinburgh office.
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Team Manager Nottingham

Unit: Academic Services

Salary: £28,762 – £34,308

Location: Nottingham

Please quote reference: 20493

Terms: Fixed Term till 6 August 2023

Closing Date: Thursday 17 November Noon
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People Services Adviser X3

People Services Adviser X3

Unit: People Services

Salary: £24,285 to £27,131

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20479

2 Full-time, Permanent and 1 Full-time Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2023

Closing date: 16 November 2022 – 12:00
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20473 Team Manager

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Junior Reporting and Planning Analyst

Unit: Marketing and Communications

Salary: £28,762 – £31,411 

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20472

Terms: Permanent, Full Time post

Closing Date: 31 October, 2022 – 12:00

Flexible working patterns will be considered.
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Coordinator Research

Unit: Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)

Salary: £28,762 to £34,308 pro rata (actual salary £18,656 to £22,253)

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20370

Terms: 12-month fixed term contract, Part-time post – 24 hours per week. Flexible working patterns will be considered.

Closing Date: 30 November 2022 – 12:00
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Executive

Deputy Director of Tutor Experience Support & Services

Unit:  Academic Services

Salary:  £70,810 to £84,938

Location: Various  

Please quote reference: 20477

Terms: Permanent, Full Time post 

Closing Date: 30 November 2022 – 12:00 
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Director of Technical and Vocational Education

Unit: BDU

Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 base salary plus exceptional benefits

Location: Milton Keynes 

Please quote reference: 20470

Terms: Full Time post, Permanent Contract

Although this role is aligned to our Milton Keynes office we are flexible on location across the UK, however regular attendance onsite will be required.

Closing Date: 21 November 2022 by 12 noon
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Management & Professional

Alumni Engagement Manager

Unit: Development Office

Salary: £43,414 to £51,805

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20526

Terms: Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 12 to 14 months depending on start date.

Closing Date: 6^th  December 2022 – 12:00 (midday)
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User Experience Designer

Unit: CIO Portfolio

Salary: £35,333 to £42,155

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20520

Terms: Full-time, Permanent

Closing date: 05^th December 2022 – 12:00 (midday)  
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Postgraduate Research Manager x 2

Unit:  Academic Services

Salary:  G7 £35,333 to £42,155

Location: Milton Keynes 

Please quote reference:  20506

Terms: 1 Permanent, Full Time, 1 Fixed Term Contract for 24 months

Closing Date: 1 Dec 2022 – 12:00 

The contractual location of this role is Milton Keynes however we are happy to offer flexible working. You should live within a commutable distance to our Milton Keynes office as regular travel will be required (minimum three days a week in the office).  
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2 x Heads of Sector Development – Public Sector & Private Sector

2 x Heads of Sector Development
– Public Sector & Private Sector

Unit: BDU

Salary: circa £60k base salary plus bonus and exceptional benefits

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20501

Terms: Full Time post, Permanent Contract

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th November Midday
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Finance Business Partner

Unit: Finance and Business Services

Salary: £43,414 – £51,805

Location: Milton Keynes – Hybrid working is available with some ad-hoc travel to Milton Keynes as and when required.

Reference: 20319

Terms: Permanent, Numerous Full Time vacancies available

Closing Date: 29 November 2022 – 12:00
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Senior Product Development Manager

Unit: CIO Portfolio

Salary: £43,414 to £51,805

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20502

Full-time, Permanent, Full Time

Closing date: 29th November 2022, 12:00 (midday)
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Senior Manager, Data Ethics

Unit: University Secretary’s Office

Salary:  £43,414- £51,805

Location:  Milton Keynes- Hybrid working is available with ad-hoc travel into Milton Keynes

Please quote reference:  20443

Terms: Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2023, Full Time

Closing Date: 28 November 2022- 12:00
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Senior Manager, Academic Quality & Standards

Unit:  Academic Services

Salary:  £43,414 to £51,805

Location: Milton Keynes 

Please quote reference: 20483

Terms: Permanent, Full-time post 

Closing Date: 22 November 2022 – 12:00 noon 
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People Services Team Manager

Unit: People Services

Salary: £35,333 to £42,155

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20474

Fixed-term contract until 31 July 2023, full-time (37 hours)

Closing date: 21 November 2022 – 12:00 noon
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Data Analyst

Unit: CIO Portfolio

Salary: £35,333 to £42,155

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20453

Terms: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract until 31 July 2024

The OU campus is based in Milton Keynes however we are happy to offer flexible working for these opportunities, with occasional travel to Milton Keynes required.

Closing date: 17 November 2022 by 12 noon
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Management & Professional

Assistant Finance Business Partner

Unit: Finance and Business Services

Salary: £35,333- £42,155

Location: Milton Keynes- Hybrid working can be discussed but there will be an expectation to be in Milton Keynes on an ad hoc basis.

Please quote reference: 20454

Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for 2 years

Closing Date: 16 November 2022- 12:00 (midday)
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Senior Estates Maintenance Manager

Unit: Estates

Salary: £54.949 to £61,823

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 19801

Terms & Conditions: Permanent, Full time

Closing date: 18 November 2022 – 12noon
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Data & Insight Manager

Unit: Academic Services

Salary: £35,333 to £42,155

Location: Milton Keynes  

Please quote reference: 20428

Terms: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 17 November 2022, 12:00
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Rheolwr Materion Allanol a Chyfathrebu, PolicyWISE

Uned: Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru
Cyflog: £43,414 – £51,805 (Gradd 8)
Lleoliad: Caerdydd
Dyfynnwch y cyfeirnod hwn: 20264
Hyd: Cyfnod penodol tan 31 Gorffennaf 2026 / 37 awr yr wythnos
Dyddiad Cau: 17 Tachwedd 2022, hanner dydd
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External Affairs and Communications Manager, PolicyWISE

Unit: The Open University in Wales
Salary: £43,414 – £51,805 (Grade 8) 
Location: Cardiff
Reference: 20264
Terms:  37 hours per week, fixed term until 31 July 2026
Closing Date: 12 noon, 17 November 2022
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Search Engine Optimisation Manager

Unit: Marcomms

Salary: £43,414 to £51,805

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20397

Terms: Permanent, Full-Time Post

Closing Date: 18 November 2022, 12:00

It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be approximately twice a month.
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Digital Development Manager

Unit:  The Faculty of Business & Law
Salary:  £35,333- £42,155
Location:  Milton Keynes- Hybrid working will be considered with travel to Milton Keynes on an ad-hoc basis.

Please quote reference:  20269

Terms: Fixed Term Contract until 30^th September 2023, Full Time
Closing Date:  29 November, 2022 – 12:00
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Senior IT Developer

Unit: CIO Portfolio

Salary:  £42,149 to £50,296 

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 19301

Full-time, Permanent  

Closing date: 30th November 2022 – 12:00 (midday)

Please note that The Open University has the right to close this role early if sufficient applications are recieved. 
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Technical

Developer

Unit: CIO Portfolio

Salary: £43,414 to £51,805

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20476

Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31^st July 2023

Closing date: 18 November 2022 – 12:00
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Programmer / Web Developer

Unit: Learner and Discovery Services

Salary: £35,333 to £42,155

Location: Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 20496

Terms: Fulltime, Fixed Term Contract (up to 31^st July 2024)

Closing Date: 24^th November 2022 – 12:00 (Midday)

Flexible and remote working is an option. Must be able to attend Milton Keynes as required.
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