Aqa
RecruitmentAdvisor
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“Recruitment Advisor at Aqa. Skills: Managing recruitment activity, Screening, assessing and shortlisting candidates, Coordinating assessments, tasks, interviews and onboarding activity, Maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers. Managing recruitment activity across associate(non-marker), permanent and FTC roles. Preparing and publishing job adverts, ensuring accuracy, inclusivity and effective use of media channels”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering high quality recruitment support across AQA; Ensuring that candidates and hiring managers experience a professional, inclusive and timely service; Sourcing, assessing and progressing candidates across a wide range of roles; Contributing directly to AQA’s ability to meet its workforce and strategic needs; Enhancing organisational capability by ensuring recruitment activity is efficient, compliant and aligned with AQA values; Building the workforce it needs to deliver great outcomes for learners
Industry & Context.
Proactive approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to work independently when required
The role may require occasional travel to other AQA sites or events
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Working knowledge of recruitment practices, processes and relevant employment legislation, Good understanding of recruitment systems, applicant tracking tools and Microsoft Office applications, Ability to deliver accurate screening and data input with attention to detail, Effective written and verbal communication skills tailored to different audiences, Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholder groups, Ability to manage competing priorities, working at pace and meeting tight deadlines, Proactive approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to work independently when required, Commitment to confidentiality, data accuracy and compliant recruitment activity, Ability to adapt to change and apply learning to improve processes and outcomes, Alignment with AQA’s values, demonstrating accountability, collaboration and a focus on delivering quality outcomes, Experience working in a recruitment or HR environment (in‑house or agency), Experience using an ATS or recruitment/HR system, A good standard of general education (e. g. , GCSE Maths and English or equivalent)
Nice to Have
Interest in or willingness to pursue relevant qualifications (e. g. , CIPD/MIRP), Experience supporting high‑volume or associate/contractor recruitment
What You'll Do.
Managing recruitment activity across associate(non-marker)
permanent and FTC roles
Preparing and publishing job adverts
inclusivity and effective use of media channels
assessing and shortlisting candidates using fair
Coordinating assessments
interviews and onboarding activity
Maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process
Manage and deliver recruitment activity across permanent
internal and associate roles
ensuring adherence to agreed processes
timeframes and quality standards
assess and shortlist candidates against defined selection criteria
using sound judgement to progress
pipeline or reject applicants in a fair and consistent way
Source candidates proactively via job boards
CV databases and platforms such as LinkedIn to ensure pipelines for specialist or hard to fill roles
Coordinate and implement assessment activities
including online tests
interviews and assessment centres
ensuring each candidate has a positive and professional experience
Prepare and publish job adverts
inclusivity and effective use of media channels
working with suppliers and internal teams as required
Progress candidates through to offer and onboarding
including making verbal offers
initiating contracts and new starter documentation
and supporting right to work checks and induction
Maintain clear communication with candidates and hiring managers
providing regular updates
guidance and support throughout the recruitment process
Support examiner and associate workforce planning
including processing applications
monitoring holding pool levels and escalating capacity issues where needed
Represent AQA at recruitment and attraction events
engaging with potential candidates and promoting future opportunities
Contribute to continuous improvement
identifying opportunities to streamline processes
enhance candidate care and strengthen recruitment outcomes
Ensure compliance with employment legislation
data protection requirements and best practice recruitment standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholder groups; Works closely, where relevant, with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, the People Services Team and colleagues across all AQA business units
Communication Scope
Effective written and verbal communication skills tailored to different audiences; Maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process
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.** **Recruitment Advisor** **6 Month FTC** **Guildford & Milton Keynes: £33,659 - £39,753 ** **Manchester: £33,350 - £37,600** **Hybrid Working** **Introduction** You will play a key role in helping people access opportunities that shape their future. You’ll join AQA in a role where your work directly influences how candidates experience our recruitment process and where your impact is felt across every area of the organisation. **Purpose of the Role** You’ll help AQA bring in the right people by running an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. You’ll make sure every stage is well‑organised and clearly communicated so candidates and hiring managers get timely, supportive guidance from start to finish. You’ll play an active role in creating a smooth, positive experience for everyone involved while helping AQA build the workforce it needs to deliver great outcomes for learners. **Key Responsibilities** In this role, you'll be responsible for: • Managing recruitment activity across associate(non-marker), permanent and FTC roles • Preparing and publishing job adverts, ensuring accuracy, inclusivity and effective use of media channels • Screening, assessing and shortlisting candidates using fair, consistent criteria • Coordinating assessments, tasks, interviews and onboarding activity • Maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process **What We Are Looking For** You’ll thrive in this role if you bring: • Experience delivering recruitment at pace, managing high‑volume workloads accurately • Strong accuracy and attention to detail when handling data and multiple pipelines • A blend of internal and agency recruitment experience, offering strong 360 visibility • Confidence across the full recruitme
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