Are you an experienced project manager with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting learning and teaching? Do you enjoy leading people, managing complex projects, and ensuring high standards of quality in Higher Education? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at The Open University as a Curriculum Operations Manager.
Role: Curriculum Operations Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid working (monthly on-site requirement)
Duration: Temporary assignment, 3 months from start date, possibility to extend
Salary: £19.83 per hour
Start date: September, as soon as possible
This role sits within the Faculty’s professional services team, supporting curriculum development and delivery across STEM. As a Manager in Curriculum Operations, you will oversee projects, provide professional advice and guidance, and ensure that the planning, production and presentation of curriculum products run smoothly.
You will be a key point of contact between academic staff, professional services colleagues, and external stakeholders—ensuring compliance with University policies, high-quality standards, and timely delivery. Alongside project and operational responsibilities, you will also play a key role in line managing staff, supporting professional development, and contributing to continuous improvement across the Faculty.
Main Responsibilities
1. Lead the development and delivery of modules, using appropriate project management tools.
Manage the development, production, delivery, and updating of learning materials, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
2. Oversee module and qualification maintenance, including annual reviews and updates.
3. Ensure staff and student information on websites and prospectuses is accurate.
4. Act as the main operational liaison between academic teams, central University services, and external partners.
5. Support recruitment and briefing of tutors for new modules.
6. Contribute to business cases, costings, and effective management of budgets and tutor allocations.
7. Line manage Coordinators and/or Assistants, supporting workload planning, training, performance management, and career development.
8. Lead product quality review processes and recommend improvements.
9. Ensure compliance with University frameworks, policies, and processes.
10. Support curriculum approvals and amendments by preparing papers and documentation.
11. Maintain records, systems, and processes to monitor progress, actions, and risks.
12. Provide regular progress reports to senior management, implementing corrective actions where required.
Person Specification
Essential:
13. Degree or equivalent experience
14. Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills.
15. Experience of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
16. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across teams.
17. Experience of managing or motivating individuals and teams.
18. Ability to analyse policy, interpret data, and develop practical solutions.
Desirable:
19. A relevant accredited/professional qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP).
20. Previous experience in Higher Education.
21. Experience in curriculum development, learning design, or teaching support.
22. Experience in direct line and/or matrix management.
About Us and Our Client
As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of everyone's talents have enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients, and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.