Pertemps Contracts

Lead Engineer - Salesforce Marketing Automation The Open University Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (on-site 1 day per week) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 plus a market supplement (to July 2027) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week Role Overview This Lead Engineer role will drive the design, delivery and evolution of marketing automation solutions within Salesforce. The position sits at the interface of technology, marketing and data - owning technical leadership, architecture decisions and solution delivery to power personalised engagement and cross-channel orchestration. With a strong engineering mindset, the post holder will support both hands-on development and technical strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering efforts for marketing automation solutions within Salesforce, ensuring high performance, scalability and reliability. Architect and implement frameworks, automation pipelines and integrations to support multi-channel marketing operations. Promote and demonstrate technical best practices: coding standards, testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring. Work with marketing, data and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical design and implementation. Oversee data architecture, segmentation and analytics support within marketing automation platforms. Mentor and guide developers, creating a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Manage operational stability, handle escalations and ensure effective incident and problem resolution. Candidate Profile Essential: Proven experience building and managing marketing automation solutions, ideally within Salesforce or similar platforms. Strong software engineering background: solid coding, architecture and integration skills. Experience with data workflows, segmentation, analytics and automation in a marketing context. Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and engineering excellence frameworks. Excellent communication skills - able to engage technical teams and business stakeholders alike. Analytical, solution-oriented thinker capable of leading complex technical initiatives. Desirable Prior leadership or mentorship of technical teams. Experience in higher education or mission-driven organisations. Familiarity with hybrid working models and global/distributed teams. Working Environment The Open University encourages flexible working, supporting hybrid arrangements and a culture of collaboration and professional development. The role will involve a mix of remote work and time at the Milton Keynes site.

Specialist Architect - Salesforce Marketing Cloud The Open University Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (around 1 day per week on campus) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 plus a market supplement of 5,653.50 (until September 2027) Contract: Permanent, full-time Overview This role is responsible for the strategic design and oversight of Salesforce Marketing Cloud architecture across The Open University. It involves shaping standards, ensuring scalability and security, and guiding the delivery of effective, data-driven marketing technology solutions. The position sits within the Digital Services function and contributes to enterprise-wide architectural governance and strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and direction of Salesforce Marketing Cloud platforms and capabilities. Define and maintain technical standards, frameworks, and reference architectures. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering and delivery teams. Monitor and support platform performance, reliability and operational integrity. Develop and promote DevOps and CI/CD practices for efficient and secure deployments. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support solution planning and architectural decision-making. Candidate Profile Essential Experience & Skills Strong experience as a Salesforce Marketing Cloud architect and/or administrator. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver scalable architecture solutions aligned to business priorities. Understanding of SaaS solutions within a complex enterprise landscape. Familiarity with DevOps methods and automated deployment pipelines. Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders. Logical, structured approach to technical problem solving and documentation. Desirable Experience Previous leadership or mentoring responsibilities. Experience working across geographically distributed delivery teams. Working Environment The Open University offers hybrid working, a collaborative and supportive culture, and flexibility in working patterns where appropriate. The role requires regular presence on campus in Milton Keynes, typically one day per week.

Senior Developer - Salesforce Marketing Cloud The Open University Location: Hybrid (Milton Keynes campus attendance approx. 1 day per week) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 plus a market supplement of 5,576 (until July 2027) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Role Overview: This position focuses on leading the development and delivery of high-quality solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. The Senior Developer will take responsibility for designing, implementing and improving platform capabilities, supporting marketing automation, personalisation and data-driven engagement activities across the institution. The role also contributes to development standards, technical leadership and continuous improvement across the wider Digital Services team. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build and maintain scalable solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. - Develop and enhance platform features using technologies such as AmpScript, SQL, JavaScript, HTML and API integrations. - Lead coding standards, testing approaches and quality assurance practices to ensure robust and maintainable solutions. - Collaborate with colleagues across technology, data, and marketing to translate user and business requirements into effective technical solutions. - Manage data structures and workflows, ensuring effective segmentation, automation and analytics. - Support operational stability, including incident resolution and performance optimisation. - Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues, encouraging shared learning and best practice. Candidate Profile Essential Experience & Skills: - Strong hands-on experience developing within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. - Proficiency in programming and scripting relevant to the platform (e.g., AmpScript, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS). - Demonstrated ability to design and implement integrations and data flows. - Understanding of software design principles, testing methods and secure coding practices. - Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Clear and confident communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: - Experience mentoring or guiding other developers. - Experience working within distributed or hybrid delivery teams. - Interest in emerging marketing technologies and automation trends. Working Environment: The Open University offers a collaborative and inclusive working culture, with flexibility in working patterns where appropriate. The role is hybrid, with a blend of remote working and regular on-campus collaboration in Milton Keynes.

Legal Counsellor Job Title: Legal Counsel Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid / Remote) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 12 November 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Pertemps are proud to be working with The Open University, the UK's largest university and a global leader in flexible, part-time higher education. The OU combines world-class teaching with a powerful mission to make education accessible to all - transforming lives through learning. We are now recruiting for an experienced Legal Counsel to join the University's in-house Legal Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified solicitor (minimum 2 years' PQE) to play a key role in supporting the OU's strategic and academic ambitions through high-quality legal advice and support. About the Role: As a member of the Legal Services team, you will work alongside experienced in-house lawyers to provide expert legal advice across a wide range of University activities. You will support research, teaching, and commercial operations, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks. You will be responsible for: - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including those for goods and services, consultancy, research funding, academic collaborations nationally and internationally, and data sharing agreements. - Research and advise on legal, compliance and governance issues, and support the implementation of best practice. - Advise on contentious matters and disputes, prepare related documents, and manage external legal support when required. - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including those set by the Office for Students and the Competition and Markets Authority. - Provide legal advice on intellectual property matters such as copyright, trademarks and domain rights. - Support the procurement team on tendering, contract drafting and compliance with procurement law and internal procedures. - Advise on the legal aspects of student appeals and complaints processes. - Carry out other duties relevant to the level and scope of the role. About You: We are looking for a confident and collaborative legal professional who enjoys problem-solving in a dynamic academic setting. You will bring: - A Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years' PQE. - Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly. - The ability to prioritise, manage deadlines, and maintain quality under pressure. - A proactive, adaptable and team-focused approach, with sensitivity to client needs. - Competence in using Microsoft Office and a willingness to embrace new technologies. Desirable: Experience within higher education or public sector. Understanding of governance, compliance, or public procurement law (Procurement Act 2023). Why Join the Open University? This role is hybrid, combining home working with attendance at the Milton Keynes campus as required. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with a powerful mission: widening access to education and transforming lives. The Open University offers a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment, committed to diversity and equity.