Description

This role is contractually based in Milton Keynes, but there is no requirement to be on Campus regularly.

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.

Learner and Discovery Services (LDS) is the award-winning unit of The Open University responsible for the production and delivery of the University’s curriculum; it also has a central role in the design of learning materials.

The role

The Open University are recruiting for Digital Development Editors to play a key role in designing, developing and delivering engaging and pedagogically effective digital and print learning materials to The Open University’s 162,000-plus students. The role works as part of a multi-skilled creative team, working alongside artists, software developers and video producers, and collaborating with academic authors and other partners.

This role is contractually based in Milton Keynes, but there is no requirement to be on Campus regularly. The OU’s Milton Keynes campus is in easy reach of Milton Keynes Central railway station (32 minutes from London Euston) and the M1 and A5.

Skills and experience

You will have experience in the editing, development and production of publications (either online or in print), and an understanding of open and distance-learning principles and pedagogy. Familiarity with editing software and workflows in a publishing context, with knowledge of the basics of print and web design, is also essential.

You are especially encouraged to apply if you hold a relevant qualification in one or more of the disciplines of German, French, Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish.

A full person specification can be found in the Job Description.

If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email [email protected] quoting the reference number and job title or contact Adriana Klaasen +44 (0) 1908 655378.

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

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