Careers

How would you like to help someone change their life? We’re the largest provider of part-time undergraduate higher education in Wales – more than 16,000 people from virtually every community across Wales are studying with us.

What you get in return:

We pay competitive salaries so that we can recruit and retain high-calibre people.
To reward your hard work and for a great work life balance, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 33 days, as well as all bank and other public holidays.
We can cover your fees for courses while you work with us.
You can contribute to an attractive pension scheme – the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
We support flexible hybrid working patterns.

Current vacancies

Policy and Public Affairs Officer
£32,080 - £37,694
Fixed Term Contract, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 17 April, 2026 - 12:00

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will support The Open University in Wales’ engagement with politicians, policymakers and regulators at a pivotal moment for Welsh higher education, following the 2026 Senedd election and as Medr’s new regulatory system gets embedded.

Reporting into the Senior Manager, Policy and Public Affairs, the role will focus on supporting and delivering political engagement, monitoring and analysing policy developments, and helping ensure the OU is well-briefed, visible and credible. The role supports the University’s reputation as a credible and trusted partner in the Welsh policy environment.

Personal development

Helping our people develop is key for retaining the best staff. That’s why we have a comprehensive training and development programme, which includes:

an induction programme for all new staff with regular reviews
training workshops to support staff growth
development initiatives like our ‘curious coffees’ to meet new co-workers; learning circles to improve relationships across teams, and mentoring to help you identify your strengths and learn from others.

Where are we?

Our office is in the heart of Cardiff’s vibrant City Centre. We’re on Custom House Street, opposite John Lewis and the Marriot hotel. We’re only a 5-minute walk away from Cardiff Central train station, and there are many bus routes into Cardiff city centre that lead to our office.

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