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, arranging dates with presenters and inviting delegates to our online training events for examiners. You will work closely with colleagues and our presenters to schedule events, gather their 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:
- excellent attention to detail
- exceptional planning and organisational skills
- ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
- good customer service skills
- excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
- 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: 9 February 2026 – 12 June 2026 (3 roles)
9 February 2026 – 19 June 2026 (1 role)
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; after a training period 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.
Closing date: 6 January 2026
‘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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What We Do
At AQA, we’re proud to be the leading provider of accessible qualifications and support services for teachers and students. We set and mark around half of all GCSEs and A-levels taken in the UK every year; we ask the questions that matter, so that every learner can achieve the results they deserve.
Teachers and learners are at the heart of everything we do. As an independent education charity, any money we make is reinvested back into research so that every learner receives fair and inclusive assessment. We’re always here for our teachers and support them through free training, expert guidance and unbeatable resources. As the most chosen awarding body, we have the biggest teaching community too – teachers are in good company with AQA.
The AQA Group also includes Exampro, TQUK, Project Q, AlphaPlus, Grademaker.
