Faculty Assistant, HWSC, Northern Ireland Team

Permanent, Part time 0.5 FTE. 18.5 hours

Job share and flexible working patterns will be considered.

Terms: Support

Closing Date: 16/12/2022 - 12:00

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 Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research.

The role

To provide support for the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (HWSC) team in the management and delivery of current and future professional programmes for the School in Northern Ireland. The Team Assistant forms a vital link between academics, associate lecturers, students, employers, external organisations and other areas of The Open University.

Skills and experience

The successful candidate will have proven experience of office administration, excellent written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will also need experience of using their own initiative and well as working within a team, and be comfortable working under pressure.

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 30/33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

To apply for this role please visit:

Faculty Assistant, HWSC, Northern Ireland Team | Employment (open.ac.uk)

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