Diversity Jobs Group

The Open University (OU) is the UK’s largest academic institution, opening up education and employment opportunities for people from all walks of life. Founded on the principle of being open to people, places, methods and ideas, we are a world leader in flexible, supported learning and have helped over 2 million students realise their ambitions.

What this means for you is joining an organisation where inclusion isn’t an add‑on – it’s fundamental to how we work. We value the different perspectives and lived experiences our people bring, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel respected, supported and able to thrive.

We put equity and belonging at the heart of everyday working life. For you, this means evidence led and accountable approaches to recruitment, progression and development, with a strong focus on fairness, dignity and real lived experience. Alongside our work on gender and race equality, we are actively strengthening inclusion for disabled, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ colleagues, so everyone has the opportunity to flourish.

You’ll be joining an organisation that backs its commitments with action. We are a proud member of the Athena Swan Charter, hold a Bronze Award for advancing gender equality, and are working towards our first institutional Silver Award. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, recognising our commitment to addressing racial inequalities and improving outcomes and experiences for ethnic minority staff and students. We are also a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive recruitment and workplace adjustments.

You’ll have access to a wide range of staff networks – including Black and Minority Ethnic, Care and Caring, Enabling, International Communities, Trans Staff, Women, Neurodiversity and Proud, offering connection, support and opportunities to influence change.

Joining the OU means becoming part of a workplace that celebrates difference, supports your development and enables you to make a genuine social impact – transforming lives through the power of learning.