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The Open University has pioneered distance learning for over 50 years, delivering exceptional teaching and outstanding support to students across the UK and the world.

Our mission is to make learning accessible to all, and together we’ve already helped over 2 million students to realise their ambitions.

How would you like to help someone change their life? 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. Our research underpins the teaching we deliver to some 200,000 students as the UK’s largest university. Nearly three quarters (72%) of Open University research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the UK Research Excellence Framework 2014.

Uniquely we operate within the four nations of the UK, with nation offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh

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.

All of our roles play a key part in our students' journey. We have a range of exciting opportunities for ambitious academics and researchers, as well as top class teaching and professional services roles. We offer a dynamic, inter-disciplinary research culture where academics and researchers can work creatively.

How to apply

We are delighted that you are considering a career with The Open University. All resourcing is handled by our team of dedicated Resourcers who are there to provide support and guidance to candidates and hiring managers throughout the process. We hope you will find these guidelines provide you with the information you need to submit an application and understand our resourcing processes. If you have any further questions please email Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk.

Please note: When submitting a request or query please make sure that your communications include the reference number.

Disabled applicants

The Open University positively welcomes disabled applicants. If you require any adjustments to enable you to attend the interview, please ensure that you contact the Resourcing Hub to discuss your requirements.

Please let us know if you need your copy of the Job Description in a different format to meet your needs. Additional accessibility information for disabled applicants is available from the Resourcing Hub.

Job application guidelines

Details of how to apply for the role will be shown in the advert. The minimum we normally require is the completion of our short application accompanied by your CV. A covering letter or supporting statement may also be requested..

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.