Project Coordinator

Interview date: w/c 22nd April 2024.

Flexible working patterns will be considered.

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. We’d expect this to be no more than once a month.

Full time starting salary is £30,487 to £31,396 per annum (pro rata), with potential progression when in post to £36,024 per annum depending on the length of contract.

Internal candidates already within the salary banding will remain on their current spinal point as per policy.

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 (WELS) 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

The Global Development Team within WELS are looking for a highly motived Project Coordinator who will support the delivery of the Fleming Fund Phase II (OU Global Learning Grant 3). The Fleming Fund aims to respond to the global threat of drug-resistant infections, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Open University is the Global Learning partner for the Fleming Fund and has developed a number of online learning courses. In the current phase, the Open University will focus on evaluation, revision, expansion and monitoring of the online learning courses. The post holder will play a key role in supporting and developing this project, in order to maximise successful completion of its deliverables.

Skills and experience

• Experience of coordinating projects, keeping to specific timelines and delivering on objectives
• Experience of managing sensitive and confidential data
• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Strong ICT skills

More information can be provided via the below link to the Job Description.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Marian Cattermole at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk quoting the reference VRF 21536

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

How to apply

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