AQA

Temporary Associate Training Administrator

Guildford Full time

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Want to take your first step into events? Looking to fill a gap on your CV? Need a job with a purpose?

You could be moments away from making an application to AQA, a company that makes a considerable impact within the world of education. Not only will this role provide you with a fulfilling purpose, it’ll also add considerable value to your CV.

In this role you’ll be required to support the team, preparing materials for our

online training events. You will work closely with colleagues and our examiners to produce documentation, gather presenter requirements and answer incoming queries by phone and by email. This role will play a key part in supporting examiners to deliver high-quality marking for students in summer 2026.

 All we ask is that you can talk us through your:

  • meticulous attention to detail
  • exceptional planning and organisation skills
  • ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
  • good customer service skills
  • great knowledge of MS Word, Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint
  • ability to quickly learn new systems

From day one we’ll make sure you’re fully equipped and trained. You’ll also have access to our learning management system along with our internal vacancies (50% of our permanent roles are filled internally!)

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, so please get your application in as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close our advert early! 

Hourly rate: £13.70 p/h

Contract dates: 19 January 2026 – 22 May 2026  (3 roles)

                             19 January 2026 – 19 June 2026 (2 roles)                             

Hours: 35 hours a week; 7 hour shifts between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday. Saturday morning shifts will be shared among the team.

Location: University of Surrey campus. Our smart working approach means you may be able to work some of your days each week from home.

How to apply
Click “Apply” and select “Create Account” to set yourself up a Workday Applicant Account.

‘AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.’

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