Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor

Salary: £23,067 – £25,941

The OU in Scotland

Based in Edinburgh

Please quote reference – 17981 (temporary position to 31 Jul 22)

Help our students fulfil their aspiration

Due to continued success and increasing student numbers, we are expanding our talented team, whose role is to provide student-centred information, advice, guidance and support, mostly by phone and email, so that we can continue to provide an exceptional and responsive service. We are hugely passionate about what we do and are looking for likeminded individuals with dynamism and energy who genuinely care about our students and their journey with us, and who can work in a fast-paced environment which is focussed on continuous improvement.

The role

We are seeking to recruit 3 Senior Advisors within the Student Recruitment and Support team in The Open University in Scotland. You will play an important role in supporting students by providing information and advice in response to a wide variety of enquiries through multiple contact channels.

Skills and experience

· Able to communicate effectively, with empathy, by phone and in writing

· Commitment to providing a first-class service to students

· Competent user of Microsoft Office packages (plus bespoke University customer relationship management systems)

· Experience of working positively and effectively with others

· Able to receive and process information quickly and accurately under time pressure

· Well-developed skills in organising self (tasks, priorities and time)

· Knowledge of, and commitment to, equality and diversity

The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job-Related Information here.

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. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30/33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

All applications are completed online via the OU Job’s page by registering and clicking the “APPLY NOW” link. Applications submitted via 3^rd party websites will not be considered.

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Open University in Scotland by emailing Scotland-Recruitment@open.ac.uk, quoting the vacancy reference above

To apply for this role please submit the following:-

· CV

· A personal statement that clearly identifies how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please ensure that you provide relevant examples as evidence to support your statements. The selection panel will consider how well the information you provide demonstrates that you meet the criteria identified in the person specification.

To ensure that your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: ‘Senior Advisor’, surname, first initial.

Remember to attach your CV and Personal statement as ONE DOCUMENT.

You will receive updates regarding your application from resourcing-applications@open.ac.uk. Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders. Please also keep an eye on your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any important updates regarding this role.

You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal

If you have any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email Scotland-Recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting the vacancy reference number.

Want to make a real difference in helping people achieve their dreams? Please email Scotland-Recruitment@open.ac.uk, if you would like to arrange an informal discussion prior to applying.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 29 January 2021

Interview date: Week of 22 February 2020

Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.

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We value diversity and we recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. Applications from candidates with protected characteristics are welcomed.