Curriculum Assistant x 2 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Location: Walton Hall, Milton Keynes

Closing date: noon on Thursday 27 January 2022 

This is for 2 posts:

19363 – Permanent part-time post, 26.5 hours per week

19364 – Fixed term contract (until January 31, 2023) - 37 hours per week

Change your career, change lives

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.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our friendly and supportive group of curriculum assistants, working flexibly under the direction of the Curriculum Support Coordinator to help ensure deadlines are met and effective cover is provided to meet changing priorities.

You will be required to work on a number of modules in production and presentation, performing alongside curriculum managers and academic staff. 

Skills and experience

Your administrative and secretarial experience will be utilised for routine office tasks and you will benefit from strong IT skills and an understanding of in-house systems. The ability to pay attention to detail, use your initiative, prioritise effectively and to work collaboratively within a team is essential.

It is important that you operate in a proactive manner and deliver work to a high standard using the appropriate templates and house styles provided.

The full summary of the duties and person specification can be found within the Job Description.

If you would like to discuss the position before making an application, please contact Jo Beach on 01908 652075 or email [email protected] .  

What you get in return

Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 30 days holiday per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days and an attractive pension proposition.

Closing date: noon Thursday 27 January 2022

Interviews: week commencing 14 February 2022

We value diversity and we recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. Applications from candidates with protected characteristics are welcomed. Where you start in life doesn’t dictate where you go.