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ACADEMIC RELATED

IT Project Manager

3 Year Fixed Term, Based in Milton Keynes

Salary up to £44,166

circulation date : 09/02/2012

closing date : 01/03/2012

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to work within the IT Project Management function in IT Development, reporting to the Head of IT Project Services. This is a three year fixed term contract working on a large in-house system transformation programme.

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of all projects assigned to you and must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to drive change to completion.

You should be fully conversant with best practice project management and IT development methodologies and must have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of IT systems, working both with internal teams and third parties.

IT Project Managers work closely with other IT team managers in a matrixed environment, and with business stakeholders, so you should be a strong communicator with excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills.

Closing date: Midday 1 March 2012

Related websites

Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: IT-Recruitment@open.ac.uk Information

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (link above)

Please quote reference 7871

Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901).
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Senior Manager, Research and Scholarship Quality
Based in Milton Keynes
£37,012 - £44,166
circulation date : 06/02/2012
closing date : 27/02/2012
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professional, highly motivated senior manager to join The Open University, the UK’s largest teaching and research university. Working in the Research School, the OU’s central support for research, you will be responsible for the quality management of our research and scholarship. You will also be administrative lead for the development and management of the OU’s REF 2014 submission. You will have excellent knowledge of the UK policy and funding environment for research, be educated to degree level or equivalent, and have excellent planning and communication skills. Enterprising, adaptable and a self-starter, you will be a good team player and able to manage a complex and stimulating workload. You will have relevant experience of research administration in higher education or directly related domain. Personal involvement in previous UK research assessment exercises or REF 2014 preparations would be an advantage. Closing date: noon 27 February 2012 Interview date: 9 March 2012

Related websites
Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)
Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.
email: Univ-Sec-Recruitment@open.ac.uk Information An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 654901 or by email (link above) Please quote reference 7822 Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Assistant Director (Development, Learning and Teaching), Based in Cardiff
The Open University in Wales
£46,846 - £52,706
circulation date : 09/02/2012
closing date : 01/03/2012
Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol (Datblygu, Dysgu ac Addysgu) Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru £46,846 - £52,706, Cyf: 7813 Lleolir yng Nghaerdydd You will play a key role in the Open University's work in Wales in the areas of ensuring quality of support for students, educational development and linkage to academic units. Reporting to the Director, Wales you will be a member of the Directorate Team, working to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing higher education environment in Wales, including such areas as widening access and collaborative activities. With a commitment to ensuring high standards of service delivery, you will have considerable experience of student support issues, educational development and management roles within Higher Education. You will have the knowledge, skills and flexibility to work with funding bodies and other units of the Open University in order to maintain a high quality student experience and to implement the broader strategies of the University. Closing date: 12 noon 1 March 2012. Interview date to be advised. Byddwch yn chwarae rōl allweddol yng ngwaith y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru ym meysydd sicrhau ansawdd cymorth i fyfyrwyr, datblygiad addysgol a chysylltiadau ag unedau academaidd. Yn atebol i Gyfarwyddwr Cymru, byddwch yn aelod o Dīm y Gyfarwyddiaeth, gan weithio i ymateb i heriau'r amgylchedd addysg uwch yng Nghymru sy'n newid yn gyflym, gan gynnwys meysydd megis ehangu mynediad a gweithgareddau cydweithredol. Gydag ymrwymiad i sicrhau y darperir gwasanaethau o safon uchel, byddwch yn meddu ar brofiad sylweddol o faterion sy'n ymwneud ā chefnogi myfyrwyr, datblygiad addysgol a rolau rheoli ym maes Addysg Uwch. Bydd gennych y wybodaeth, y sgiliau a'r hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda chyrff ariannu ac unedau eraill y Brifysgol Agored er mwyn cynnal profiad o safon uchel i fyfyrwyr ac i weithredu strategaethau ehangach y Brifysgol. Dyddiad cau: Hanner dydd, 1 Mawrth 2012. Dyddiad y cyfweliad i’w gyhoeddi. For detailed information and how to apply go to www3.open.ac.uk/employment, call Alison Deering, Directorate Assistant (HR) on 029 2026 2732, email Wales-Recruitment@open.ac.uk or write to The Open University in Wales, Custom House Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AP quoting the relevant reference number. Am wybodaeth fanwl a manylion am sut i wneud cais, ewch i www3.open.ac.uk/employment, ffoniwch Alison Deering, Cynorthwy-ydd y Gyfarwyddiaeth (Adnoddau Dynol) ar 029 2026 2732, anfonwch neges e-bost i Wales-Recruitment@open.ac.uk neu ysgrifennwch at y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru, Heol y Tolldy, Caerdydd, CF10 1AP gan roi'r rhif cyfeirnod perthnasol.

Related websites
Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)
Further details ( "Manylion Pellach" and "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.
email: Wales-Recruitment@open.ac.uk An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available by calling the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 029 2026 2732 or by email (link above). Please quote reference 7813 Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

SECRETARIAL AND CLERICAL

Regional Services Assistant and Receptionist

The Open University in the East of England, Student Services, Based in Cambridge

£17,827 to £19,972 (pro-rata)

circulation date : 10/02/2012

closing date : 24/02/2012

1 x Part-time post - 25 hours per week (0830-1330hrs Mon- Fri), Ref: 7841

1 x Part-time post - 17.5 hours per week (1330-1700hrs Mon-Fri), Ref: 7762

Are you well organised with excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy being part of a busy team?

We are looking for two flexible and adaptable individuals to provide front-of-house and administrative support to our students, visitors and staff.

Your duties will include responding quickly and efficiently to queries from internal and external enquirers. You will monitor voicemail and email communication, assist with the execution of emergency drills, CCTV monitoring, fault reporting and other administrative tasks.

You will have experience of dealing with a wide range of people, an eye for detail and excellent IT and numeracy skills. You will be comfortable working under pressure and switching between tasks, often at short notice.

Closing date: 10:00hrs, 24 February 2012.

Interview date: 9 March 2012.

Related websites

Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: R06-Recruit@open.ac.uk

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (link above).

Please quote reference 7841/7762

Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901).
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

OTHER

Hichrom KTP Associate, Department of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science

Based in Reading, UK (RG7 4PE), 24 month fixed term contract

£25,000 - £35,000 p.a.

circulation date : 09/02/2012

closing date : 08/03/2012

Are you a recent science graduate? If so, The Open University’s Department of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences (LHCS) within the Faculty of Science and Hichrom Ltd have an exciting opening for an exceptional recent graduate to deliver an ambitious Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. Based at Hichrom’s base in Reading, you will work on a challenging project to design and commercialise novel HPLC stationary phases.
Your main role will involve practical HPLC work to enable the development of the novel phases.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand commercial and project management experience within a strategically important project while being supported by senior academics from LHCS and senior management from Hichrom.

In addition, you will also benefit from a dedicated training programme be able to enrol, free of charge on relevant OU courses and choose to study for a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) level 5 qualification in management paid for from a £4k personal development budget.

You should have a good science based degree in an area related to the project such as chemistry or closely related discipline, or have equivalent experience. A PhD in analytical chemistry or a chemistry related subject is desirable. Proven team working, self-motivation and an ability to work effectively under time pressure, as well as written and verbal communication skills are essential for this collaborative project.

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 8th March 2012
Interview date: Week Commencing 7 May 2012

Further details ( "Information for Applicants - KTP Associate" and "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: science-recruitment@open.ac.uk

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 659108 or by email (link above).

Please quote reference 7831

Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901).
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

IT Project Manager
3 Year Fixed Term, Based in Milton Keynes
Salary up to £44,166
circulation date : 09/02/2012
closing date : 01/03/2012
We are looking for an IT Project Manager to work within the IT Project Management function in IT Development, reporting to the Head of IT Project Services. This is a three year fixed term contract working on a large in-house system transformation programme. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of all projects assigned to you and must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to drive change to completion. You should be fully conversant with best practice project management and IT development methodologies and must have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of IT systems, working both with internal teams and third parties. IT Project Managers work closely with other IT team managers in a matrixed environment, and with business stakeholders, so you should be a strong communicator with excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills. Closing date: Midday 1 March 2012

Related websites
Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)
Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.
email: IT-Recruitment@open.ac.uk Information An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (link above) Please quote reference 7871 Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Regional Services Assistant and Receptionist
The Open University in the East of England, Student Services, Based in Cambridge
£17,827 to £19,972 (pro-rata)
circulation date : 10/02/2012
closing date : 24/02/2012
1 x Part-time post - 25 hours per week (0830-1330hrs Mon- Fri), Ref: 7841 1 x Part-time post - 17.5 hours per week (1330-1700hrs Mon-Fri), Ref: 7762 Are you well organised with excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy being part of a busy team? We are looking for two flexible and adaptable individuals to provide front-of-house and administrative support to our students, visitors and staff. Your duties will include responding quickly and efficiently to queries from internal and external enquirers. You will monitor voicemail and email communication, assist with the execution of emergency drills, CCTV monitoring, fault reporting and other administrative tasks. You will have experience of dealing with a wide range of people, an eye for detail and excellent IT and numeracy skills. You will be comfortable working under pressure and switching between tasks, often at short notice. Closing date: 10:00hrs, 24 February 2012. Interview date: 9 March 2012.

Related websites
Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)
Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.
email: R06-Recruit@open.ac.uk An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (link above). Please quote reference 7841/7762 Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Hichrom KTP Associate, Department of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science
Based in Reading, UK (RG7 4PE), 24 month fixed term contract
£25,000 - £35,000 p.a.
circulation date : 09/02/2012
closing date : 08/03/2012
Are you a recent science graduate? If so, The Open University’s Department of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences (LHCS) within the Faculty of Science and Hichrom Ltd have an exciting opening for an exceptional recent graduate to deliver an ambitious Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. Based at Hichrom’s base in Reading, you will work on a challenging project to design and commercialise novel HPLC stationary phases. Your main role will involve practical HPLC work to enable the development of the novel phases. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand commercial and project management experience within a strategically important project while being supported by senior academics from LHCS and senior management from Hichrom. In addition, you will also benefit from a dedicated training programme be able to enrol, free of charge on relevant OU courses and choose to study for a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) level 5 qualification in management paid for from a £4k personal development budget. You should have a good science based degree in an area related to the project such as chemistry or closely related discipline, or have equivalent experience. A PhD in analytical chemistry or a chemistry related subject is desirable. Proven team working, self-motivation and an ability to work effectively under time pressure, as well as written and verbal communication skills are essential for this collaborative project. Closing date: Noon, Thursday 8th March 2012 Interview date: Week Commencing 7 May 2012

Further details ( "Information for Applicants - KTP Associate" and "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.
email: science-recruitment@open.ac.uk An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 659108 or by email (link above). Please quote reference 7831 Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.