Aqa
ResearchAdministrator
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“Research Administrator at Aqa. Support digital assessment trials. Work directly with schools”
What You'll Achieve.
support high quality outcomes for learners; improve processes and quality of outcomes
Industry & Context.
identifying opportunities to improve processes and quality of outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
communication skills, Experience working with customers and managing engagement both remotely and face to face, Excellent attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, Familiarity with digital tools such as Teams or Zoom, confidence working with online systems, Awareness of project or trial-based work, flexible approach to changing priorities, communication skills – both verbal and written, Confident in dealing with customers face to face and remotely, Persuasion and engagement skills, Excellent attention to detail, Familiarity with digital communication tools such as Teams/Zoom, Well-developed team working and collaboration skills, Open minded flexible and responsive to changing demands, ability and willingness to challenge the thinking of others, champion new ways of working
Nice to Have
Prior experience in a research administration post
What You'll Do.
Support digital assessment trials
Work directly with schools
Support the delivery of new assessment products
Manage customer engagement and assessment trials
ensure centres are effectively onboarded and supported
Setting up and administering on-screen assessment systems
Organising research documentation
identifying opportunities to improve processes
Supporting recruitment and retention of trialling centres
managing their onboarding
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with schools, colleges and internal teams; working with internal teams and partners; Work with teams across AQA and partner organisations
Communication Scope
communication skills; communication skills – both verbal and written
Process & Methodology
Awareness of project or trial-based work, Awareness of project management processes and tools
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.** **Job title: Research Administrator Fixed Term Contract (12 months)** **Manchester: £24,600 – £26,000** **Guildford: £25,600 – £27,000** **Hybrid Working (min 2 days in office each week)** Are you ready to support digital assessment trials and work directly with schools to bring new assessment approaches to life? You will support the delivery of new assessment products by working closely with schools, colleges and internal teams to deliver research trials. Your focus will be on ensuring trials run smoothly, centres are effectively engaged, and digital systems are set up to support high quality outcomes for learners. **In this role, you 'll be responsible for:** * Managing customer engagement and assessment trials, ensuring centres are effectively onboarded and supported throughout participation * Setting up and administering on-screen assessment systems, working with internal teams and partners to deliver trials and results * Organising research documentation such as consent forms and surveys, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and quality of outcomes * Supporting recruitment and retention of trialling centres, managing their onboarding, engagement, and participation in assessment trials **What we are looking for** * Strong communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels * Experience working with customers and managing engagement both remotely and face to face * Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines * Familiarity with digital tools such as Teams or Zoom and confidence working with online systems * Awareness of project or trial-based work and a flexible approach to changing priorities You will thrive in this role if you ar
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