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Secretary

Employer
The Open University
Location
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Salary
Up to £11.99 per hour
Closing date
14 Nov 2019

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Sector
Administration and Business Support
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time
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Job Details

Our client, The Open University is a public distance learning and Research University, and one of the biggest universities in the UK for undergraduate education. Their innovative and inclusive approach to education has seen 1.89 million people, all over the world, realising their educational ambitions by studying with the University since it opened in 1969.

The staff are committed to putting their students first and to supporting them to realise their potential. Study with the OU is more than just education - it is life changing learning, do you want to be part of this team?

The OU is looking to recruit a Team Secretary to join them asap for 4 weeks, working full time and paying £11.99ph.



Overall job purpose:

To assist in administrative tasks for the production and presentation of modules and programmes and provide administrative and secretarial support to the Curriculum Management Group in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies.



Essential skills:


  • Evidence of successful experience in a secretarial, clerical or administrative role.
  • Excellent information and communication technology skills, including the ability to use Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience of using databases, spreadsheets and templates.
  • Ability to plan and organise own work efficiently and to work pro-actively, co-operatively and responsively with others.
  • Ability to understand and interpret information and data records.
  • Experience of working effectively in a team and being supportive to team members, using tact and discretion when necessary.
  • Experience of providing excellent service to internal and external customers.

    • If you would like to review the full job spec, please apply online or call Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on 01908 246715 to discuss further

    Company

    Manpower are working with The Open University as their strategic partner for all temporary, contingent and permanent requirements across their various locations.

    How would you like to help someone change their life?

    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. Our research underpins the teaching we deliver to some 200,000 students as the UK's largest university. Nearly three quarters (72%) of Open University research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

    Uniquely we operate within the four nations of the UK, with nation offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh as well as regional offices in England and our head office in Milton Keynes.

    All of our roles play a key part in our students' journey. The Open University helps anyone in the UK better themselves, whatever their age, background or circumstances. Dip into our series of Open Diaries and discover what it's like for our students to take that life-changing step that you could be a part of.

     

    Testimonials

    Jo Priddey
    I started working with the OU as temporary staff through Manpower during the pandemic. I thought the initial training was fantastic and felt well prepared to start working. When I was offered a permanent position it was great that the OU took my personal needs into consideration so that I am able to complete my degree and work 4 days a week.

    Charles White
    The recruitment process was smooth from start to finish. As an applicant, it was useful to have the selection process made clear to you from the outset. Communication from Manpower was, and remains, good. Excellent candidate care continues to be provided, they are both responsive and proactive.

    Anonymous
    So far the Open University has been the best job I have ever had, a very relaxed environment, everyone open to helping one another, no pressure and all trainers prioritise the quality of calls rather than the quantity.

    Sarah George
    Whilst working at the Open University, the support I have received has been outstanding; from colleagues at advisor level, to the senior management team, there is not a question or query that has not been resolved without a swift and appropriate response.

    Thecla Chakunte
    Working with the Open University has opened me to a lot. There are a lot of trainings to improve your skills and open you to other possibilities. There is room for growth. A lot of it. And did you know you can study for FREE as permanent staff? Wow! There are other juicy perks too.

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