AQA

Administrator-AssessmentTeam

£24–26k Manchester, United Kingdom; Guildford, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Administrator - Assessment Team at AQA. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Coordinate assessment material production. Work closely with Assessment Managers”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure every assessment produced by AQA is accurate, fair, and reliable; Contribute to qualifications that shape learners’ futures

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solving problems; Comfortable using judgement to resolve issues; Use personal judgement to resolve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Excellent organisational and time management skills, The ability to manage multiple deadlines, Attention to detail, including grammar, formatting, and document accuracy, The ability to communicate confidently via teams, email and in person and build effective working relationships across teams, Someone who is adaptable, proactive, and comfortable using judgement to resolve issues, Good working knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and office IT applications, Understanding of process-type activities, Excellent organisation and planning skills, Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, Excellent communication skills, Able to work with conflicting priorities, Experience of delivering to multiple deadlines, Able to use new technology and techniques to enhance quality, Good grasp of written English, including grammar and punctuation, Ability to use personal judgement to resolve problems and adapt to change, Build positive and proactive relationships with others, Experience of supporting the delivery of new processes or new technologies

Nice to Have

Experience of tools such as GradeMaker or Airtable an advantage, Good knowledge of GradeMaker, Experience of using new technology and techniques to enhance quality and to share these with others as best practice

What You'll Do.

Coordinate assessment material production

Work closely with Assessment Managers

Manage documentation and workflow

Support end-to-end development of question papers

Maintain quality and consistency

Maintain momentum against fixed deadlines

Manage complex administrative tasks

Maintain accurate records of progress

Ensure confidentiality

integrity and availability of information

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build effective working relationships across teams; Work collaboratively with colleagues; Engage and communicate effectively with colleagues; Build positive and proactive relationships with others

Communication Scope

Communicate confidently via teams, email and in person; Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple deadlines, Deliver to multiple deadlines

Full Job Description

**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.** **Administrator – Assessment Team** **Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover until July 2027** **Manchester: £24,400 – £26,200** **Guildford: £25,000 – £27,300** **Hybrid Working (min 2 days in office each week)** Bring your organisation, focus, and calmness under pressure to a role that directly supports the creation of high-quality assessment materials used by learners across the UK and internationally. If you enjoy structured processes, solving problems, and keeping complex workflows moving, you will find this role both purposeful and rewarding. Within AQA, we call this role an Assessment Coordinator. You will support the end-to-end development of question papers, mark schemes, and related assessment materials. Your work will help ensure that every assessment produced by AQA is accurate, fair, and reliable, contributing to qualifications that shape learners’ futures. You will play a key part in maintaining quality and consistency across the assessment cycle. **You’ll be responsible for:** * Coordinating assessment material production across a subject area (such as English, Maths, Science, or Humanities), ensuring documents progress smoothly through each stage of the assessment cycle. * Working closely with Assessment Managers and subject experts to track tasks, resolve queries, and maintain momentum against fixed deadlines. * Managing documentation and workflow using AQA’s internal systems and Microsoft Office, with experience of tools such as GradeMaker or Airtable an advantage **What we are looking for** * Excellent organisational and time management skills. * The ability to manage multiple deadlines * Attention to detail, including grammar, formatting, and document accuracy * The ability to communicate confidently via teams, emai

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