Pertemps Open University

Employer Engagement Coordinator Temporary Maternity Cover - 3 Months Initially with Potential Extension The Open University - Nottingham Campus 14.16 per hour Hybrid Working x1 day per month on campus Full-time 37 hours per week (9am to 5pm & 4:30pm finish on Fridays!) Pertemps are recruiting for an organised and proactive Employer Engagement Coordinator to join The Open University's Careers and Employability Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to support student employability initiatives by helping connect OU students and alumni with employers, internships and placement opportunities across the UK and globally. Working within a busy and collaborative team, you will support a range of employer engagement and careers activities, including vacancy advertising, event administration, stakeholder communications and reporting. The role would suit someone with strong administration and customer service experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing a varied workload. The Role Reporting to an Employer Engagement Manager, you will work closely with the Placement Team and wider Employer Engagement team to support operational delivery across careers and employability services. You will help manage student and employer communications, maintain systems and records, coordinate placement activity and support online events and employer engagement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Upload and manage job vacancies, internships and placement opportunities through internal systems Support students, alumni and employers with queries via inbox management and administrative support Maintain accurate records, reports and tracking systems using internal databases and Microsoft Excel Assist with the coordination and promotion of employer engagement activities, webinars and events Support placement and internship administration processes across the wider team Produce reports and statistical data relating to engagement activity and event attendance Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to support careers and employability initiatives Carry out system checks and ensure information is accurate before publishing opportunities live Conduct research into employers, industry developments and employability resources Provide ad hoc administrative support to the wider Careers and Employability Services team Skills and Experience Required Previous administration and customer service experience Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills Ability to manage a busy and varied workload effectively through prioritisation Strong written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently and use initiative Confident learning and using new systems and processes Professional and approachable communication style Experience working collaboratively within a team environment If you are a motivated administrator with excellent organisational skills and enjoy supporting students and employers within a professional environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today. Pertemps and The Open University are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Exam Board Admin Assistant The Open University Temporary Contract Start date: 26th May- 1st October 2026 14.16 pay rate Full-time hours 37hrs per week (9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday & 4:30pm finish on Fridays!) Hybrid Working - Milton Keynes MK7 6AA ( 2-3 times on site between Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, extra days where required to meet deadlines so must be local to campus). Pertemps are recruiting for an organised and detail-focused Exam Board Assistant to support The Open University's Business Development Unit during their busy summer peak period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to gain experience within higher education and academic governance. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and professional environment, supporting essential academic processes that directly impact student progression and award outcomes. Full commitment to the placement period is essential to support the team through their peak, with full training and ongoing support provided. The Role You will support the end-to-end administration of Exam Board activity, ensuring processes are completed accurately, professionally and within required deadlines. You will also provide wider operational support to help maintain the smooth running of office activities and shared services across the department. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support the scheduling and administration of Exam Boards for OU-validated provision Process and check award lists received from partner institutions, ensuring all student details are accurate and complete Update and maintain internal systems, databases and tracking spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy Manage workflows and progress documentation through approval stages, ensuring service level agreements and deadlines are met Support OU representatives and External Examiners throughout the Exam Board process Carry out pre-board checks to ensure documentation and board arrangements are compliant and ready for review Record, track and follow up board decisions, ensuring outcomes are logged and processed correctly Monitor exceptions, irregularities and complex cases, escalating issues where appropriate Maintain accurate audit trails and ensure reports and tracking systems remain up to date at all times Coordinate certificate processing and dispatch activities for partner organisations Support finance administration processes, including claims processing and repetitive system-based tasks Work collaboratively across teams while following established processes and procedures Proactively raise queries and seek guidance when required to ensure accuracy and compliance Support office operations and general administrative activities as required Work collaboratively across teams within a busy and fast-paced environment Skills and Experience Required Previous administration experience, including working with spreadsheets and databases Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word Process driven, managing repetitive tasks and able to problem solve. Ability to learn new systems quickly - Salesforce experience is beneficial. High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing demands Confident working independently and as part of a team Professional and approachable communication style Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion Desirable Experienc Experience within higher education, partnerships or academic administration If you are a proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a structured and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' today. Pertemps and The Open University are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Curriculum Assistant The Open University 14.16 per hour Full-time Temporary Contract Start ASAP until 9th August 2026 with potential extension Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm & Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm Pertemps are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Curriculum Assistant to join The Open University's Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to work within a respected higher education environment in a fully remote role. This position will support the Academic Conduct team, helping to manage case allocations, monitor progress against KPIs, maintain accurate records and provide administrative support across a busy and collaborative department. Key Responsibilities as a Curriculum Assistant: Monitor and manage academic conduct cases through internal systems Update spreadsheets and databases accurately using Excel and internal systems Allocate cases and communicate updates to Academic Conduct Officers Monitor progress against deadlines and KPIs, following up where required Review student responses and escalate safeguarding or wellbeing concerns appropriately Support weekly reporting and team meetings by collating statistics and management information Respond to email enquiries and provide administrative support across the wider team Work collaboratively with colleagues while managing workload independently Skills and Experience Required: Previous administration experience (minimum 1-2 years preferred) Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment Confident working independently and using initiative Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion Adaptable approach with a willingness to learn new systems and processes Desirable Experience Experience within education or higher education administration Knowledge of academic processes or student services Experience using university systems or case tracking systems Additional Information Fully remote working arrangement, with potential days on campus so you need to be flexible to attend where necessary. MK7 6AA Comprehensive training and ongoing team support provided Weekly team meetings and regular wellbeing social catch-ups If you are an experienced administrator with excellent attention to detail and are looking for your next opportunity within a respected education organisation, please click 'Apply' now to be considered. Pertemps and The Open University are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.