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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

The Open University is recruiting for a Business and Employer Engagement Assistant will be part of the Skills, Partnerships and External Engagement and Partnerships Team.

You will provide professional administrative support for key partnership activities within The Open University in Ireland. These include Government funded initiatives, business development and employer engagement activities. The role holder requires excellent communication and organisational skills combined with a high level of initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail.

Skills and experience

• 3 A Levels (grade A-C) or evidence of equivalent educational experience

• Substantial experience working in an administrative role in a busy office environment

• Proven IT skills in the use of Microsoft Office software. Competence in the use of word-processing, spreadsheets, systems, databases and diary management.

• Professional manner and experience of collaborating with a range of colleagues

• Excellent standard of written and verbal communications

• Experience in minute taking, note making, database management and diary management.

• Experience of providing administrative support for events and meetings

For further information about the role including a full person specification, please see the attached job description.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Caroline Willmott via [email protected] quoting the reference 20553.

How to apply

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.

You will receive updates regarding your application from [email protected]. Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders. Please also keep an eye on your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any important updates regarding this role.

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.

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Closing date: 5 January 2023 – 12:00 noon

Interview date: TBC

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 our staff can reach their potential and attract diverse candidates. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.

We offer a range of inclusive employment policies which include family and carer friendly flexible working arrangements and have many supportive staff networks and wellbeing services. We also endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity. Our Staff Benefits page under Employment provides further links and information.

Location : Belfast

Closing Date : 1/5/2023

HOW TO APPLY

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