Senior Manager, (Information Advice & Guidance)

Terms: Academic-Related

Flexible working

The Open University allows an agile working policy from the first day of employment, in line with statutory regulations. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. 

Work location

This role is contractually based in the Edinburgh office. Attendance in the office is required (minimum once fortnightly), with both the cost and travel time to do this being the responsibility of the employee and not compensated by the University.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Open University in Scotland’s Student Recruitment and Support Team, in a senior manager role.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an inclusive environment at the heart of student support, can demonstrate the ability to proactively initiate and lead change, alongside excellent line-management and people development, then this is the role for you.

Key responsibilities

The Senior Manager (Information Advice and Guidance) will be responsible for the management and development of a cross-curriculum team of Educational Advisors (guidance professionals) with specialisms in a range of areas including disability, students in secure environments and under 18s. 

You will work as part of the Senior Management Team of the Student Recruitment and Support Scotland team working closely with other specialist support services and teams across the wider University. 

You will work particularly closely with another Senior Manager Student Support IAG. Both these roles have individual responsibility for line management of a team of Educational Advisors and cross-service leadership of priority themes. Together they will share responsibility for wider development of the guidance service in Scotland.

Skills and experience

You can find all details on the job description

Support with your application

If you need support or have any questions or requests for adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process or the role, please contact Scotland-Recruitment@open.ac.uk, quoting the vacancy reference number. If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Shona Littlejohn at Shona.Littlejohn@open.ac.uk.

How to apply

Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online. Applications submitted via 3^rd party websites will not be received.

To apply for this role please submit the following document/s;

• CV
• Supporting 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 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 in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.

Closing Date: 6th February 2025 at 23:59

Interview date: To be confirmed

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