Unit :
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :
£37,099 to £44,263
Location :
Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :
21596
Full time, 3 year Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date :
14 May, 2024 - 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 contractually 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.
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.
In the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, we aspire to be world leaders in inclusive, innovative and impactful STEM teaching and research. Our vibrant research community are active at the frontiers of knowledge in several areas of STEM. Through collaboration with a wide range of partners we drive innovation, shape policy and practice, and change lives for the better throughout the UK and around the world. Our faculty is comprised of 6 schools delivering teaching and learning across a wide range of qualifications in Computing & Communications, Engineering & Innovation, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Life, Health & Chemical Sciences, Physical & Space Sciences.
The role
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person with proven administrative and project management skills to join our team of Curriculum Managers.
Curriculum Managers play a key role in the development, production and presentation of multi-media courses across the Faculty, with duties including planning, scheduling, and course administration. As a curriculum manager, you will be the primary link between module teams and the other production and administrative areas of the University, helping to ensure that modules and projects meet agreed quality standards and schedules.
Working across one or more STEM schools, you will help ensure that our students receive the best quality study material and have a rewarding learning experience.
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, some flexibility is required as this role is aligned to our Milton Keynes office and therefore it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs.
Skills and experience
You will hold a first degree or equivalent experience, have good organisational and communication skills, and an eye for detail. You will have the ability to manage a project to completion and good technology skills, as well as an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
More information can be provided via a link to the Job Description.
If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Lauren Denton at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or Resourcing-hub @open.ac.uk quoting the reference VRF 21596.
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
To apply for this role please submit the following;
Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the OU Job’s page and following the instructions below and clicking the “APPLY NOW” link below. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
To apply for this role please submit the following;
- CV
- Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
The above documents will need to be submitted as one attachment during the application process, please include the personal statement followed by the CV in this document.
To ensure your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, first initial.
You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.
APPLY NOW
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You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal .
Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.
Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link).
Closing date: Tuesday 14th May 2024, noon
The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.
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Posting Date : 16 April, 2024 - 13:15
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