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Discover the unique opportunity to work with our client at The Open University, a distinguished public Distance Learning and Research University. As one of the largest universities in the UK for undergraduate education, they are at the forefront of innovation and education excellence. 

They are looking to recruit a Curriculum Assistant to start ASAP; the end date will be 31/07/2024. The position will be working part time (25 hours per week – either 08:00 – 13:00 or 09:00 – 14:00 – preferable over 5 days but there may be the possibility of working these hours over 4 days) and is paying £13.38ph. This role will be hybrid working however, the client will accommodate office working on a daily basis if this is preferred.

About the role

In this varied and important role, you will be required to:

• Book module teams meetings via Outlook or MS Teams, data logging via Excel.


• Monitor shared inboxes to ensure that enquires are passed to the relevant person and responded to accordingly.


• Provide administrative support to Curriculum Managers and module-teams during presentation, maintenance and production cycles, as well as programme-wide activities, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.


• Become familiar with and use University systems and processes relating to presentation, maintenance and production activities.


• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Skills required:

• Experience in a secretarial, clerical, or administrative role.


• Excellent information and communication technology skills including the ability to use Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Teams, and experience of using databases, spreadsheets, and templates.


• Ability to plan and prioritise own work efficiently and to work pro-actively, co-operatively, and responsively.


• Working effectively in a team.


• Good interpersonal skills.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work flexibly and in an adaptable way, sometimes under pressure.


• Shows initiative.

The client promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  

If you feel this role is of interest, please apply online.